Category Manager - Fashion/Beauty/Footwear/Wellness

Category Manager - Fashion/Beauty/Footwear/Wellness | VC Backed

Industry - Internet / Online / eCommerce

Functional Area -

Category - Sales & Marketing

Skills - #categorymanagement #fashion #beauty #footwear #wellness #categoryroles

Job Type - Permanent

Job Description - The incumbent would be responsible to lead and grow the category P&L for D2C brands across Fashion/Beauty/Footwear/Wellness category for the organisation

Client Details:

Our client is a new-age content-to-commerce organisation in the retail sector. Their experiential stores are designed as a live theatre of new lifestyles - a vibrant ecosystem where brands, innovation, entertainment and customer experience converge, bridging the gap between the online and offline realms

Description:

- Plan and implement effective marketing campaigns to promote category growth. Monitor and analyze campaign performance, making data-driven adjustments as needed

- Curate and manage the product assortment within assigned categories. Work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure a diverse and appealing product mix

- Take ownership of the category's (P&L) statement. Develop and execute strategies to maximize revenue and profitability. Monitor and manage pricing, promotions, and discounts within the category

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing brands within the assigned categories. Negotiate terms, agreements, and promotional opportunities with brand partners

- Utilize data analysis tools to gather insights into category performance. Make informed decisions based on data, identifying trends and opportunities & provide regular reports

- Collaborate with various teams, including business, marketing, customer support, and data teams and ensure effective communication and alignment on category objectives and initiatives.

Profile:

- 5-7 years of proven experience in e-commerce category management, preferably in fashion, personal care & beauty, or health and wellness

- Strong understanding of retail trends, consumer behavior, and brand marketing

- Should be able to curate, evaluate and recommend D2C, and up and coming brands for their relevant categories

- Any relevant experience of merchandising with tv shopping or D2C aggregators