Strategic Account Manager

Hiring Now | Category Manager D2C Portfolio | Bangalore Aston Carter is hiring on behalf of a global leader in the fashion and lifestyle space , for a high-impact role in Category Management. We're looking for a dynamic, data-driven professional to lead and scale a group of D2C brands on the platform. Location: Bangalore Experience: 5+ years in Category Management / Account Management / Program Management Industry Preference: Consumer Internet / E-commerce (preferred) Key Responsibilities Own and scale a portfolio of D2C brands – drive top-line and bottom-line targets Manage end-to-end business operations including selection planning, inventory, pricing, and promotions Lead vendor relationships, commercial negotiations, and P&L for your portfolio Drive visibility, catalog health, inventory optimization, and KPI improvement across the category Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Marketing, Finance, Product & Analytics Onboard new brands/vendors and identify growth opportunities Generate and manage data reports (MIS) – daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly Benchmark industry practices and drive continuous process improvements Ideal Candidate 5+ years of relevant experience in category/account/program management Graduate (MBA preferred but not mandatory) Strong in stakeholder management, analytics (Excel, PowerPoint), and strategic thinking Excellent problem-solving skills with a bias for action Experience in an unstructured, high-growth environment Prior e-commerce or D2C brand experience is a plus This is a high-ownership role with significant impact and visibility. If you're a self-starter with strong business acumen and a passion for building & scaling brands, we want to hear from you!