Category Manager

Position: Category Manager
Experience: 3-4 yrsLocation: Thane (W)

Category Managers are integral to the development and success of a product or service. It is their job to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of that product or service.

Ultimately, a Category Manager must have extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. They must possess a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key for category managers.

A Category Manager’s goal is to increase the sales and profitability of a business to drive sustainable growth, as such, responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
• Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
• Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
• Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
• Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
• Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
• Collaborating with Brand Manager & Key account manger to expand product categories
• Managing budget development and revenue for the category
• Developing strong working relationships with brand, marketing and operations teams
• Search for insights into consumer needs and wants & Ensure product availability
• Strategize positioning of a product category in order to maximize its visibility
• Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing and promotional activities

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous working experience as category manager for 08 years
• Expertise in category management
• In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes
• Hands on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• BA in business administration, marketing or similar relevant field
• Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
• Proficient in MS Office & Advanced EXCEL

Key skills - Category management, leadership, budgeting, forecasting, Inventory Planning, P & L Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience you have Category Management?
• Do you have knowledge of marketplaces such as Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart?
• How many years of experience you hold in Ecommerce?
• Any specific Category that you have handled?

Experience:

• total work: 4 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Thane, Maharashtra (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience you hold into ecommerce?
• On which marketplaces you have worked on?
• Do you have experience in P&L management for a product/category?

Do you have experience in P&L management for a product/category?
Do you have experience in P&L management for a product/category?Do you have experience in P&L management for a product/category?

Have you been involved in pricing strategy or product positioning for any product category?

• Your Location?
• Your Age?

Work Location: In person