Category Manager

6 days 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


  • Category Manager

    5 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Royaloak Incorporation Pvt. Ltd. Full time

    Position Title: Category Head – COCO Stores Department: Retail / Category Management Reports To: Director – Retail Operations / Business Head Experience Required: Minimum 15 years (Retail industry, multi-category preferred)The Category Head – COCO (Company Owned Company Operated) Stores will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of product...

  • Category Manager

    3 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India GoldenBridge Search Full time

    Job Title: Category Manager – Non-ApparelLocation: MumbaiDepartment: Category Management / MerchandisingReporting To: Head of Categories / Business HeadRole OverviewWe are looking for a highly analytical and business-driven Category Manager (Non-Apparel) to own and scale a key product category. This role will be responsible for assortment planning,...

  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Design Cafe Full time

    Designcafe is looking to hire Category Manager - Tiles & Sanitary ware. Job Description: Category Manager – Tiles & Sanitary ware Location: Bangalore Reporting To: Business head /VP Category. About The Bathroom Co. The Bathroom Co. is redefining bathroom makeovers in India with a standardized, design-first and execution-ready approach. We partner...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hypermax City Pvt. Ltd. Full time

    Role OverviewThe Category Manager – General Merchandise will be responsible for developing, managing, and driving the GM category (Household, Kitchenware, Toys, Stationery, Luggage, Seasonal, etc.) to deliver strong business performance in line with the company's strategy. This role involves assortment planning, vendor management, pricing, promotions, and...

  • Category Manager

    6 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PeopleGene Full time

    Responsibilities: Lead and scale the Personal Care Appliances category by onboarding leading PCA brands, and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels. Manage the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to scale in international markets. Build and manage a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the PCA category....

  • Category Manager

    7 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Blinkit Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Company DescriptionBlinkit, a Zomato company, is a leading grocery and e-commerce platform in India. We pioneered the instant delivery model and have over 10 million users shopping on Blinkit for a diverse range of products including groceries, vegetables, emergency supplies, electronics, and more. Our mission is to provide a seamless and efficient shopping...

  • Category Manager

    5 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PeopleGene Full time

    Responsibilities:Lead and scale the Personal Care Appliances category by onboarding leading PCA brands, and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels.Manage the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to scale in international markets.Build and manage a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the PCA category.Drive the...

  • Category Manager

    1 week ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PeopleGene Full time

    Responsibilities:Lead and scale the Personal Care Appliances category by onboarding leading PCA brands, and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels.Manage the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to scale in international markets.Build and manage a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the PCA category.Drive the...

  • Category Manager

    1 week ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PeopleGene Full time

    Lead and scale the Personal Care Appliances category by onboarding leading PCA brands, and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels. Manage the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to scale in international markets. Build and manage a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the PCA category. Drive the brand growth...

  • Category Manager

    7 days ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PeopleGene Full time

    Responsibilities:Lead and scale the Personal Care Appliances category by onboarding leading PCA brands, and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels.Manage the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to scale in international markets.Build and manage a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the PCA category.Drive the...