Category Manager

Company Overview: Material Depot is building the Ultimate Home Decor Destination—redefining how India shops for interiors - tiles, laminates, wall decor, and more. Our online catalogue enables us to understand design trends in real time and work directly with manufacturers to launch new collections at speed —something the traditional supply chain can't match. By cutting out middlemen, we deliver significantly better prices and consistent, standardized service across every order. Trusted by 10,000+ homes, Material Depot is transforming a ₹100,000 crore industry—making premium interiors faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before. Some stats about us: We are backed by Accel, Whiteboard, YCombinator, and other global investors, and are a small, well-funded company. We're one of the largest retailers of home interior goods in Bangalore working with over 1000+ top designers and architects. Even as a 2-year-old company, we have been profitable with a scale of $5M annualised revenue Note from Hiring Manager: Hi, I'm Vinayak and I'm looking for driven individuals who are excited by the idea of solving real world challenges in the home interiors industry. I'm super excited to find someone to collaborate with me directly on my most important projects largely focussing on key categories under the brand, offer expansion strategies, and execute them to fruition; offering a dynamic and engaging work experience. In this role, you'll be involved in 20% Strategic initiatives, 20% Data-based Planning, 60% direct on-ground operations; and will have 100% ownership of the problem statements you tackle - perfect for candidates seeking accelerated growth by contributing to both strategic planning and hands-on execution. Key Responsibilities Product Placement & Strategy: Strategize, plan, and execute optimal product placement across digital platforms and physical Experience Centers to enhance visibility and engagement. Product & Channel Optimization : Evaluate new product opportunities and supply channels, and refine them to align with the company’s evolving product portfolio across sales and display channels. Vendor & Installation Coordination: Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery, setup, and maintenance of product samples and display units. Escalation & SOP Management: Take ownership of on-ground queries and support the resolution of escalations by contributing to structured SOPs and process improvements. Display Design & Execution: Research, design, and implement both mock-ups and live setups that communicate product information effectively across digital and physical spaces. You’re a good fit for this only if... Strong problem-solving and execution skills ⁠Comfort in managing multiple stakeholders and timelines A proactive mindset with attention to detail Interest in the home/interiors domain is a bonus You can work 50-60 hours, 6 days a week You are not coming here for “strategy” roles but for on-ground hands-on work Why Join Us? This is not a typical operations role. You'll work closely with leadership, influence how products are experienced by thousands of users, and grow faster than in traditional corporate setups. If you're hungry to build, iterate, and take ownership, we’d love to meet you. Show more Show less