About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager, Category to join our e-commerce team. This role is crucial for managing and growing key accounts and will involve leading a team to drive business growth within a specific product category. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in category management, a knack for negotiation, and a proven track record of P&L ownership.Key Responsibilities
- Category Management & Strategy: Own the end-to-end category management for an assigned key account of a category. Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and market share goals.
- Vendor & Account Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key accounts. Lead all aspects of vendor negotiation, including pricing, terms, and marketing support. Develop and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to ensure mutual growth.
- P&L & Financial Management: Take full ownership of the category's P&L. Monitor key financial metrics, manage budgets, and implement strategies to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
- Inventory & Operations: Oversee inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize out-of-stock situations, and manage aging inventory. Collaborate with supply chain teams to improve efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-6 members, fostering a high-performance culture. Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth.
- Marketing & Business Growth: Identify and capitalize on marketing opportunities to drive category growth. Work cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to execute campaigns and promotions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: MBA from a Tier 1/2 institute is preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience from a premier institute or 8+ years from a non-premier institute, with a minimum of 2-3 years of team handling experience.
- Industry: Must have experience in the e-commerce industry.
- Skills: Expertise in category management, vendor negotiation, pricing strategies, P&L management, and inventory management.
- Stability: A track record of job stability, with ideal tenures of 2-3 years per company.
About Company
Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India’s premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India’s booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.
