Category Manager

1 day ago

Bangalore, India Betterhalf Full time

Position Overview: Category Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Category Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a diverse product category, overseeing the sales team, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance our market presence. You will play a pivotal role in product launches, vendor management, and ensuring alignment between demand and supply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • P/L Management: Oversee the profit and loss statements for your category, ensuring financial targets are met and exceeded.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a sales team of at least 15 members, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
  • Product Launches: Lead the end-to-end process of new category or product launches, from concept to execution.
  • Vendor Management: Onboard and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and quality standards.
  • Demand and Supply Analysis: Understand market dynamics to optimize inventory levels and ensure product availability.
  • Problem Solving: Demonstrate quick learning abilities and on-the-spot problem-solving skills to address challenges as they arise.
  • Goal Achievement: Set, track, and achieve departmental goals with authority, driving results through effective planning and execution.
  • Project Ownership: Take full ownership of projects within your category, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
  • B2C Focus: Implement strategies that enhance customer experience and drive consumer engagement.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 7-8 years of experience in category management, sales strategy, or a related role, preferably in the wedding or events industry.
  • Understand the customer need analysis and market analysis very well
  • Must have P/L handling experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
  • You should have worked in a startup / have seen a small company become a large company (50 employee team to 500 employees).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for customer service.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be willing to work on weekends (1 weekday rotational off).

Preferred Experience: 4-8 years of owning P/L of a category

Joining Date: Immediate/30 days

If you are looking to build and contribute to the mission of building the next-generation wedding company for urban Indians, please reach out. We're super thrilled to partner and make you succeed.

About Us:

The Wedding Company (Previously Betterhalf) is India's largest wedding planning and fulfillment company" with annually $10M GMV and disrupting the $130bn market (4% of India's GDP). Betterhalf.ai has successfully raised $8.5M in Series A funding from marquee investors like Y Combinator, FinSight Ventures, Instagram cofounder, Dropbox cofounder, Kunal Shah - CRED founder and Nobroker founders.

Your Growth:

  • You’ll experience Series B, C in 24-months.
  • You’ll see a 100-people team becoming a 200-people and will grab the rarest opportunity to be in the room where the company’s decisions are planned with founders and business leaders.

Note : We are an equal opportunity employer. This opportunity is open to all irrespective of gender, social or ethnic affiliation.

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Note: This role is a full time role in Bangalore (and not remote).

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