Category Manager

About the Role

proactive and strategic Category Manager

fashion/e-commerce companies like Myntra, Ajio, or Nykaa Fashion

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute growth strategies

  for your assigned category.

• Research market trends, customer behavior, and competitors

  to stay ahead.

• Negotiate with vendors & suppliers

  to secure best terms and build strong relationships.
• Work with

  marketing & sales teams

  to launch new campaigns and promotions.
• Manage

  pricing, promotions, inventory, and demand forecasting

  to maximize profitability.
• Track

  KPIs and category performance

  ; take corrective actions wherever needed.
• Ensure

  customer satisfaction

  by aligning offerings with market demand.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years

  of experience in

  category

  management.
• Prior experience in

  fashion/e-commerce companies (Myntra, Ajio, Nykaa Fashion, etc.)

  .
• Strong understanding of the

  Indian retail & e-commerce market

  .

• Bachelor’s degree

  in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in

  Excel, reporting, and category management tools

  .
• Strong

  analytical, communication, and negotiation skills

  .
• Ability to thrive in a

  fast-paced, startup environment

  .

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have)

• Familiarity with

  retail merchandising systems/software

  .
• Knowledge of

  pricing strategies, margin analysis, and inventory management

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  demand forecasting & data analytics tools

  .
• Passion for e-commerce and customer-first thinking.
• Multilingual skills to cater to diverse Indian markets.

Why Dropdash?

• Opportunity to

  own and scale a key category

  in a growing startup.

• Collaborative and dynamic

  work environment.
• Exposure to

  end-to-end category management

  in the competitive Indian market.