Category Head

Title: Category Head

Location: Agra, Noida

Experience: 10-16 Years

Mandatory Skills:

- Category Management

- Product Life Cycle Management

- Financial Planning

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.

Roles and responsibilities:

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.

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

- Develop and manage the category budget, ensuring cost- effectiveness and profitability.

- Conduct regular financial analysis to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

- Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets.

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing category team.

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.

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.

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.