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Role: Category Manager/Lead Location: Hyderabad Role Overview: As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, vendor management, and category expansion. You will develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance category performance, optimize product assortments, and build strong vendor relationships. This role requires a data-driven mindset, strong negotiation skills, and collaboration across marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure success in global markets Role & responsibilities Category Management & Sales Growth Develop and execute data-driven sales strategies to increase market share and revenue. Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive insights to optimize category performance. Define and implement pricing, promotional, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and profitability. Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to create high-impact campaigns and initiatives. Vendor Onboarding & Relationship Management: Identify and onboard strategic vendors to drive category expansion and growth. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure competitive offerings and profitability. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring consistent supply and quality. Collaborate with vendors to enhance product offerings, stock availability, and customer experience. Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for product launches and category expansions. Work cross-functionally with marketing, logistics, and e-commerce teams to ensure seamless execution. Monitor category performance and adjust strategies based on real-time insights and analytics. Stay updated with global industry trends and innovations to maintain a competitive edge What Were Looking For: Experience: 4-6 years in brand management, category management, or growth marketing. Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in D2C, e-commerce, or cross-border brand expansion. Analytical Skills: Data-driven mindset with experience in market analysis, pricing, and vendor negotiations. Creativity: Passion for storytelling and brand building. Collaboration: Excellent skills to work across marketing, sales, and vendor teams. Senior HR Yamini Nagyari yamini.nagyari@distacart.com
