Category Head / P&L Owner - New Business

7 - 9 years

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Position Overview :


Category Head - New Business


P&L-owning


What You'll Do:

Category Ownership & Strategy

  • Define and execute the end-to-end category strategy — product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market plans.
  • Lead P&L for the category; drive revenue, profitability, and market share.
  • Build & Identify new category opportunities by developing a roadmap to expand the business.


Brand Building & Marketing

  • Own the brand narrative and ensure consistent communication across all consumer touchpoints.
  • Collaborate with creative, digital, and performance marketing teams to drive awareness and consideration.
  • Partner with product and R&D teams to create differentiated offerings aligned with brand promise.

Growth & Business Management

  • Drive sales planning, forecasting, and inventory management to achieve business goals.
  • Leverage data and insights to make informed decisions on category health, customer behavior, and market trends.
  • Work cross-functionally with eCommerce, retail, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution.


What You Bring to the Table:

  • 7 to 9 years of experience in

    brand management

    within D2C, FMCG, or consumer product companies
  • Should have been a people manager
  • It would be great if you would have

    worked on a brand or category from scratch

    — ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
  • Deep understanding of

    consumer behavior

    ,

    brand positioning

    , and

    go-to-market strategy

    .
  • Strong business acumen with a

    data-driven

    and

    entrepreneurial mindset

    .
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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