Category Head (Beverages, Cash & Carry, and Event Management)

Frutta is looking for a dynamic and strategic Category Head to drive the development and expansion of key business categories: Beverages, Cash & Carry, and Event Management. In this role, you will lead product growth, oversee daily operations, nurture vendor and client relationships, and enhance revenue and profitability. This field-driven position demands active client and vendor engagement, market insights, and hands-on management to maintain quality standards, source products, and ensure seamless category operations. As the Beverages Category Head, you will be responsible for growing Frutta's beverage portfolio by identifying and seizing new opportunities, managing stock levels to support category expansion, onboarding products aligned with market demand and brand values, conducting quality checks, and building strong relationships with key vendors and clients. You will spend 70% of your time in the field, meeting vendors, conducting site visits, and managing category operations to foster long-term client relationships and drive growth. For the Cash & Carry Category Head role, you will drive growth in Frutta's cafeteria management operations by identifying new business opportunities, expanding the current portfolio, developing and managing product categories within the cash & carry model, negotiating contracts with suppliers, overseeing P&L, monitoring inventory levels, and building customer relationships to enhance loyalty. As the Event Management Head, you will lead and execute corporate events, expos, sports events, and large-scale events to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include planning, implementing, and managing event logistics, ensuring cost control, acting as the primary client contact, managing day-of-event operations, and promoting Frutta's brand at all events to create memorable experiences for clients and attendees. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in any field. - 3+ years of experience in business development, category management, event management, or related fields in the beverages, FMCG, cash & carry, or event management industry. - Strong expertise in product sourcing, vendor management, and inventory control. - Proven experience in P&L management, closing client deals, and driving growth in diverse categories. - Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. - Strong leadership experience with cross-functional team management abilities. - Proficiency in business management software and MS Excel for reporting and analysis. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously in a field-based setting, and familiarity with the Chennai/Bangalore markets and vendor landscape. - A passion for the beverages, food, and event management industries is a plus.,