Vendor Development - Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager Vendor Relations at our company, you will be responsible for supporting the Vendor Relationship Manager in maintaining strong and strategic partnerships within our vendor network. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sales performance, ensure smooth operations, and efficiently resolve any issues that may arise. Your excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and proactive approach to continuous process improvement will be key to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in managing and nurturing vendor relationships to foster long-term engagement and trust. - Support the development and execution of business plans for key vendors. - Collaborate on sales target planning and assist in tracking vendor-wise sales performance. - Monitor vendor performance metrics and prepare periodic reports for review. - Support issue resolution across internal departments and vendor partners. - Assist in negotiating commercial terms and onboarding new vendors. - Coordinate with internal teams (pricing, listings, operations) to ensure timely execution of vendor-related tasks. - Support vendor onboarding team members in achieving monthly onboarding targets. - Participate in market research to identify growth opportunities for both vendors and Whole9yards. Qualifications: - Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred. - 2-3 years of relevant experience in vendor management, preferably in e-commerce or retail. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Proficiency in advanced Excel and reporting tools. - Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude towards learning and taking initiative. In addition to the specific job responsibilities and qualifications outlined above, the job type for this position is full-time, with a schedule that includes day and morning shifts. Experience in e-commerce for 2 years is required, while experience in retail for 2 years is preferred.,