CATEGORY MANAGER - ECOMMERCE

As a Category Manager based in Jalandhar, you will play a crucial role in managing a specific product category to enhance its business performance. Your primary responsibilities will include developing growth strategies, analyzing market trends, optimizing product assortment, pricing, and promotions, and collaborating with various teams to achieve business objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Own the end-to-end performance of the assigned category, focusing on revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction. - Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities. - Develop and implement category strategies encompassing product selection, pricing, promotions, and inventory planning. - Collaborate with suppliers/vendors to secure favorable deals, ensure timely supply, and maintain an optimal product mix. - Work closely with marketing and sales teams to design category-specific campaigns and enhance visibility. - Monitor category performance metrics, prepare reports for management reviews, and make data-driven decisions. - Identify customer needs and trends, and adjust product offerings accordingly. - Manage product lifecycle by timely introducing or discontinuing SKUs. - Coordinate with the supply chain and operations team to ensure stock availability and streamline logistics. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field; MBA is preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, retail, or e-commerce. - Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset. - Proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and category performance metrics. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. (Note: No additional company details were provided in the job description),