Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Skyleaf Consultants LLP Full time

We're Hiring | Manager – Category & Brand Management

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 5–8 Years in Category Management / Brand Partnerships / Business Development

Budget: Up to ₹22 LPA

Contact: Kajal Thakur | kajal@skyleaf.global | 8085827207

Client: Confidential (Lifestyle / Fashion E-commerce Brand)

About the Role:

We're seeking a Manager – Category & Brand Management to scale lifestyle categories by building strong brand partnerships, driving assortment strategies, and owning business growth. This role offers P&L ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and high visibility in a fast-scaling consumer business.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Management & Partnerships

  • Identify, onboard & scale homegrown and established lifestyle brands
  • Negotiate exclusive deals, better margins & enhanced visibility

Category Management

  • Develop & execute category strategies aligned to business goals
  • Create assortment plans & ensure high on-shelf availability
  • Track consumer & market trends to curate relevant selections

Business Growth & P&L

  • Drive revenue & margin growth via pricing, promotions & forecasting
  • Boost GMV growth through campaigns, activations & seasonal events
  • Monitor competitors & market trends for new growth opportunities

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work with sourcing, design, supply chain, tech, finance & marketing teams
  • Share insights on customer journey, merchandising & platform improvements

Desired Skills & Experience:

5–8 years in category management, brand partnerships, or business development (lifestyle, fashion, accessories, or e-commerce preferred)

Proven track record in vendor negotiations, assortment planning, and sales forecasting

Strong commercial acumen with analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Mixpanel preferred)

Excellent communication, presentation & relationship management skills

Ability to manage multiple brands and stakeholders

What We Offer:

Opportunity to work with aspirational lifestyle brands

High ownership role with direct business impact

Fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure

Ready to scale lifestyle brands and own category growth? Let's connect

kajal@skyleaf.global | 8085827207


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