Paytm - Category Manager - Mobiles/Laptop

Category Manager - Mobiles/Laptop

Job Description :

- Paytmmall is looking for self-driven & energetic business leaders with strong bias for action to take the Ecommerce business to the next level.

- As a Category Manager, you would define the direction of the business and own end to end execution of the roadmap across Product, Business Development, Partner & Customer experience and Marketing functions

- Paytmmall strives to present its customers with the widest selection of products at the best prices - The Category manager's role is to bring in the relevant assortment, design targeted promotions, manage partners including sellers and brands.

- The successful candidate for this high impact role will be a self-starter with a passion for independent, creative problem-solving, have proven data analysis skills, show strong ownership and commitment, have proven experience in ecommerce leading brand / vendor negotiations.

Role & Responsibilities :

- Deliver business metrics for the category viz Availability (# of listings, stock availability, # of merchant partners), Sales (GMV, Qty Sold) and Profitability (% gross margins)

- Maintain the balance between MOM growth for current sellers and ensuring seller distribution - acquiring new sellers for the category while growing business for current sellers & building local supply

- Build and maintain strong relationships with Key brands

- Ensure the category sellers deliver a good experience for buyers in the category

- Do demand and trend forecasting, on-board apt regional supplies basis the same

- Liaise with growth and marketing teams, to optimise visibility to maximize Rev / UPV and plan and coordinate promotional activities

- Optimize customer delivery metrics NPS, O2S, Returns and Ratings

Profile Requirements :

- MBA/Master's degree

- Work Experience of 3-5 years of managing a category in an e-commerce set-up with at least 2 years in managing supply side

- Business development mindset and strong operational coordination

- Good negotiation skills

- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude

- Proven experience leading cross-functional projects

- Proficient in MS Office

- Attention to detail and comfortable working in a ground-up business environment