Senior Category Development Manager

1 day ago


Vadodara, Gujarat, India beBeeProduct Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 17,00,000
Product Lead Specialist

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-driven Product Lead to own and scale key product categories.

Key Responsibilities
  • Category Strategy & Planning
    • Define and execute category strategy for non-apparel verticals such as footwear, bags, watches, beauty, or other lifestyle categories.
    • Identify growth opportunities, market gaps, and consumer trends to build differentiated product offerings.
    • Own the P&L for the category – sales, margins, inventory, and marketing spends.
  • Assortment & Merchandising
    • Plan product assortment in line with consumer demand, seasonality, and market trends.
    • Work with merchandising and marketing teams to design campaigns, promotions, and seasonal collections.
    • Optimize pricing, discounting, and promotions to drive profitability and conversion.
  • Vendor & Brand Management
    • Build and manage strong vendor/brand relationships to negotiate terms, pricing, and supply commitments.
    • Onboard new brands and products aligned with category strategy.
    • Ensure seamless vendor operations – from procurement to fulfillment.
  • Operations & Performance Management
    • Collaborate with supply chain, inventory, and logistics teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
    • Monitor daily sales, stock levels, and category performance metrics; take corrective actions when required.
    • Conduct regular competitive analysis to benchmark pricing, product assortment, and category trends.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with marketing to execute category campaigns and promotions.
    • Partner with product & tech teams to enhance category visibility, navigation, and consumer journey.
    • Provide inputs to finance on budgets, forecasting, and ROI measurement.

Requirements

  • 4–8 years of experience in product management, buying/merchandising, or business strategy (preferably in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, or quick commerce).
  • Strong business acumen with experience in P&L ownership and vendor negotiations.
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, data analysis, and reporting tools.
  • Ability to identify consumer trends and translate them into business opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or Retail Management.
  • Prior experience in non-apparel categories such as beauty, electronics, or FMCG.
  • Exposure to fast-paced startups, e-commerce platforms, or retail companies.


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