Title Category Head

Frutta is looking for a dynamic and strategic Category Head to lead the development and expansion of key business categories including Beverages, Cash & Carry, and Event Management. In this role, you will be responsible for spearheading product growth, overseeing daily operations, nurturing vendor and client relationships, and driving revenue and profitability. Your role will involve significant client and vendor engagement, market insights, and hands-on management to ensure quality standards, product sourcing, and seamless category operations. For the Beverages Category Head role, you will lead the growth of Frutta's beverage portfolio by identifying new opportunities, managing stock levels, onboarding new products, conducting quality checks, and fostering relationships with key vendors and clients. You will spend 70% of your time in the field meeting vendors, conducting site visits, and managing operations to drive growth and ensure client satisfaction. As the Cash & Carry Category Head, you will drive growth in cafeteria management operations by identifying new business opportunities, managing product categories, negotiating contracts with suppliers, overseeing P&L, monitoring inventory levels, and building strong customer relationships to maximize revenue and operational efficiency. In the role of Event Management Head, you will lead and execute corporate events, expos, sports events, and other large-scale events, ensuring successful delivery, cost control, high-quality experiences, client satisfaction, and brand promotion at all events. To qualify for these positions, you should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience in business development, category management, or event management within relevant industries, expertise in product sourcing, vendor management, and P&L management, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, leadership experience, proficiency in business management software and MS Excel, ability to work independently in a field-based environment, and familiarity with the Chennai/Bangalore market and vendor landscape. A passion for the beverages, food, and event management industries is a plus.,