Assistant Category Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Category & Brand Management • Own and manage assigned categories and brands end-to-end. • Develop and implement strategies to enhance category performance and customer engagement. Sales & Profitability • Drive category sales and meet profitability targets. • Track key performance metrics and take timely action to improve results. Marketing Investment • Plan and execute marketing campaigns for categories. • Allocate marketing budgets effectively to maximize ROI and brand visibility. Inventory Management • Optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability. • Reduce wastage, stock-outs, and carrying costs through efficient planning. Vendor Management • Build and maintain strong vendor and brand partner relationships. • Negotiate margins, terms, and joint business plans to support category growth. Pricing & Promotion • Develop competitive pricing strategies based on market insights. • Plan and execute promotions to drive sales and improve conversion. New City Launch Support • Manage all category-related activities during new city rollouts. • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth and timely launches. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work with supply chain, marketing, finance, and operations teams. • Ensure alignment with overall business goals and timelines.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields (MBA preferred). • Prior experience in FMCG category management (Food, Non-food, Pharmacy, or Beverages preferred). • Based in Bengaluru • Min: 2 Yrs relevant experience.