Category Manager - Retail - Beauty Company

Hiring for Retail Brand/Category Manager for Leading Beauty Cosmetic Comapny

Location: Mumbai

CTC: Upto 12 LPA

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a dynamic and analytical Retail Brand Manager to drive brand growth,

performance, and in-store excellence for our portfolio. The role demands strong commercial

judgement, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on execution, along with the ability to

mentor and guide a small team.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Growth & Performance

 Own end-to-end brand strategy, revenue growth, and performance across stores.

 Analyze sales trends, consumer insights, and category performance to identify growth opportunities.

 Build strong brand partnerships and align on plans, launches, and marketing calendars.

Inventory Planning & Optimization

 Lead store-wise and SKU-wise forecasting and inventory planning.

 Identify and liquidate slow-moving/problem inventory in collaboration with SCM and Retail Ops.

 Ensure optimal stock availability and minimize gaps.

Retail Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration

 Ensure seamless execution of launches, activations, and VM updates across stores.

 Work closely with Retail Ops, VM, Projects, NSO, and Training to elevate in-store brand experience.

 Drive operational readiness and consistency across the network.

Team Leadership

 Coach, guide, and manage a small team to ensure high-quality execution and performance.

 Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and data-led decision-making.

Process Excellence & Reporting

 Maintain performance dashboards and deliver actionable insights in weekly/monthly reviews.

 Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and brand operations.

Qualifications & Skills

 3–7 years’ experience in retail brand management/category management.

 Strong analytical and commercial skills; proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

 Excellent cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

 Experience in leading or mentoring a small team.

 Strong execution mindset with attention to detail in a fast-paced retail environment.