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Category Lead

3 - 6 years

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Job Description

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Category Strategy Lead to build and implement category-specific growth frameworks that go beyond generic models. This role requires a strategic, hands-on approach to understanding category dynamics and identifying the levers that drive revenue and profitability. You will lead a team (Growth Managers) and collaborate cross-functionally to develop tailored strategies for diverse product categories like fashion, and more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own category P&L – drive GMV, Spend/GMV, Profitability, and Total Spends while optimizing ROI.
  • Develop category-specific strategies to maximize relevance and impact across different product verticals.
  • Lead & mentor a team of Growth Managers, ensuring execution rigor, structured decision-making, and high-impact problem-solving.
  • Leverage market insights & data to refine strategies based on competitive dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with Growth, Product, and Data teams to align strategies with platform capabilities and client success metrics.
  • Serve as the category expert, providing insights, trends, and competitive benchmarks to inform company-wide strategy.
  • Build adaptable category frameworks that incorporate best practices in pricing, merchandising, and digital growth.

What We’re Looking For

  • 3-6 years of experience in category management, strategy, consulting, or e-commerce with expertise in D2C scaling.
  • Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Experience in P&L ownership, revenue growth, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Hands-on experience in digital marketing in a D2C/e-commerce context is a plus.
  • Ability to synthesize insights into actionable frameworks that drive measurable impact.

What We Offer

  • A high-impact role in shaping category strategy and growth in the D2C space.
  • A fast-paced, dynamic work environment where data-backed decision-making is valued.
  • The opportunity to directly impact the profitability and success of diverse e-commerce categories.
Skills: strategic problem-solving,consulting,revenue growth,data analysis,category management,data-driven decision-making,business operations,p&l ownership,financial acumen,analytical skills,strategy,cross-functional collaboration,e-commerce,d2c scaling,digital marketing,problem-solving,pnl management

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