5 Category Strategy Jobs

Job Title: Category Head Location: Noida, Sec-142. Experience: 12-16 years Job Description: As the Category Head, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. Your strategic mindset, leadership skills, and deep understanding of category management will be instrumental in driving business growth. Here are the key responsibilities associated with this role: 1. Category Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Execute strategic initiatives to enhance the overall performance and market presence of the assigned category. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure the success of implemented strategies. 2. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from selection and development to retirement. Collaborate with product development teams to introduce new and innovative products. Regularly assess product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize the assortment. 3. Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage the category budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability. Conduct regular financial analyses to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets. 4. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing category team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, set performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback. 5. Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns. Implement marketing strategies to increase category awareness and drive sales. Analyze marketing campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed. 6. Coordination with Channel/Internal sales force: Implement effective marketing strategy with the available sales force and gradually increase it. Push the assigned category and get the results from the available resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Communication , or a related field. Proven experience in category management, with a focus on strategic planning. Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates can share their resume at recruitment@oswaalbooks.com / hrlead@oswaalbooks.com

Job Title: Business Unit Head(Specific Category) - PAN India Location: Noida, Sec-142 Experience: 10 -18 years Job Description: As the Category Head, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. Your strategic mindset, leadership skills, and deep understanding of category management will be instrumental in driving business growth. Here are the key responsibilities associated with this role: 1. Category Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Execute strategic initiatives to enhance the overall performance and market presence of the assigned category. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure the success of implemented strategies. 2. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from selection and development to retirement. Collaborate with product development teams to introduce new and innovative products. Regularly assess product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize the assortment. 3. Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage the category budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability. Conduct regular financial analyses to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets. 4. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing category team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, set performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback. 5. Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns. Implement marketing strategies to increase category awareness and drive sales. Analyze marketing campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed. 6. Coordination with Channel/Internal sales force: Implement effective marketing strategy with the available sales force and gradually increase it. Push the assigned category and get the results from the available resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Communication , or a related field. Proven experience in category management, with a focus on strategic planning. Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates can share their resume at recruitment@oswaalbooks.com / hrlead@oswaalbooks.com

Job Title: Category Head Location: MG Road, Agra Experience: 12-16 years Job Description: As the Category Head, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. Your strategic mindset, leadership skills, and deep understanding of category management will be instrumental in driving business growth. Here are the key responsibilities associated with this role: 1. Category Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Execute strategic initiatives to enhance the overall performance and market presence of the assigned category. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure the success of implemented strategies. 2. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from selection and development to retirement. Collaborate with product development teams to introduce new and innovative products. Regularly assess product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize the assortment. 3. Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage the category budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability. Conduct regular financial analyses to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets. 4. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing category team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, set performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback. 5. Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns. Implement marketing strategies to increase category awareness and drive sales. Analyze marketing campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed. 6. Coordination with Channel/Internal sales force: Implement effective marketing strategy with the available sales force and gradually increase it. Push the assigned category and get the results from the available resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Communication , or a related field. Proven experience in category management, with a focus on strategic planning. Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates can share their resume at recruitment@oswaalbooks.com / hrlead@oswaalbooks.com

Job Title: Business Unit Head(Specific Category) - PAN India Location: Agra, Noida Experience: 10 -18 years Job Description: As the Category Head, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. Your strategic mindset, leadership skills, and deep understanding of category management will be instrumental in driving business growth. Here are the key responsibilities associated with this role: 1. Category Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Execute strategic initiatives to enhance the overall performance and market presence of the assigned category. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure the success of implemented strategies. 2. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from selection and development to retirement. Collaborate with product development teams to introduce new and innovative products. Regularly assess product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize the assortment. 3. Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage the category budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability. Conduct regular financial analyses to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets. 4. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing category team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, set performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback. 5. Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns. Implement marketing strategies to increase category awareness and drive sales. Analyze marketing campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed. 6. Coordination with Channel/Internal sales force: Implement effective marketing strategy with the available sales force and gradually increase it. Push the assigned category and get the results from the available resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Communication , or a related field. Proven experience in category management, with a focus on strategic planning. Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates can share their resume at recruitment@oswaalbooks.com / hrlead@oswaalbooks.com

We have a suitable opportunity in the Consumer Products division for the position of AGM - Category Leader . The location of the job will be Mumbai HO. Mission: Create and own the Category Strategy, Short and Long term, both internally and externally from vision to execution across O+O channels and customers Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy Design: Build the Category Strategy based on Deep Consumer, Customer and Shopper Insight. Translate the Category Strategy into Short and Long term action plans to un-lock growth (6Ps ++) Activation O+O: (Here and Now + Build for the Future) Build and implement the Go-To-Market Strategy (Right Assortment x Right Channel), Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and deploy the Brand and Category activation plans Collaborate with RGM to deliver on Category Valorization (Right Price MRP and ASP, Right Promo, Mix) Customer Collaboration: Strategies the right Right Brand / Category Project x Right Customer collaboration Engage with customers to build Win-Win partnerships Deliver on the in-store activation agenda Directional KPIs: Consistent Growth: Category CNS, Category Evol% Competitive: Category and Brand MS% Profitable Growth: Valo%, GM% Additional input metrics: #in-store transformation agenda, Deployment OTIF Key Skills: Functional Skills: Strong Analytical Mindset / Data driven decision making Strong on Critical thinking and Logical reasoning Strong appreciation of Make-Up and the Make-Up consumer Understanding of CPDs Route to Market Softer Skills: Strong Growth mindset High Bias for Action Strong collaborator / team builder High on Accountability Key Relationships: CBD Team: RGM, Merch. Manager Brands: Brand GMs, BBLs Commercial: Commercial Director, Channel Heads, Planners Support: CMI, Control, Zone and Groupe CBD teams