Associate Category

**About the Team: Because we are solving a unique problem, one that’s mostly untouched by other e-commerce players. We are designing e-commerce for the Next Billion Users - the users from Tier-2+ markets who are new to the e-commerce landscape and have (almost) never transacted online before. Our category teams are as diverse as our users. We act from the frontlines to actively drive the mission of democratizing internet commerce for everyone. Our teams are composed of Senior Business Managers/Business Managers, Associate Business Managers, and a group of Key Account Managers and Business Development Executives. We interact with the Category Marketing team, Product team, User growth and Operations team on a routine basis. All of us work hard together to ensure that we continue to be the No. 1 shopping destination for Bharat users. We are passionate, energetic individuals who work like entrepreneurs. Moving at 10 x speed is where we excel. If you want a high-powered career growth and supporting work environment, we are the right destination for you **About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic, self-starting, result oriented Category Associate who can display strong execution skills along with high analytical horsepower to wade through complexity and ambiguity.- What you will do - Mentor, motivate & provide direction to a team of Key Account Managers - Advocate Meesho’s values & principles across your team. - Work with central teams to ensure best selection, affordable prices and high discovery on the platform - Develop robust processes for smooth execution of all critical tasks - Define KRA's & goals for the team and individuals. Compile and evaluate metrics for success assessment of individual and team level tasks - Communicate priorities and key decisions with stakeholders with your excellent verbal, written & visual communication skills. Drive higher suppliers engagement and quick problem resolution through effectively guiding your team - Be comfortable with challenges and exude confidence to build processes to drive higher efficiency and better outcomes. Influence strategic decisions across the organization by earning the trust of your stakeholders. Effectively use quantitative & qualitative data to drive decisions & measure success. - Helps define category short & medium term goals, design execution roadmap and set team priorities that align with company’s overall strategic goals.- What you will need - BE/B.tech from tier 2+ institutes - MBA preferred. 1-3 years of overall experience with at least 1+ years in leading teams - Experience with startups and fast-paced environments is an added advantage - Experience in using Microsoft Excel to analyze data and build POV - Demonstrated ability to think strategically and tactically - Deep understanding of business and customers - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Proven ability to lead the team and manage relevant stakeholders **YOUR TOTAL REWARDS AT MEESHO At MEESHO, we are focused on creating a high impact and high performance working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. We are a highly People Centric organisation and Employee Experience (eNPS) is a key focus area for us. We enable the growth of our internal talent by providing a range of experiences and opportunities that help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life, with our intense focus on employee wellbeing. Your Total Rewards go much beyond your pay and here is what it entails: **People Centric Work Culture where we Hire & Grow Exceptional Talent **Our 11 guiding principles or "Mantras" are inherent to our ways of working at Meesho. At Meesho, recognition, evaluation, growth or talent discussion of any kind is linked to the Mantras (each of them). Some of the day to day activities (rituals) that reflect some of our Mantras are Team Reflections, Kudos, Listen or DieOur culture enables people to thrive and excel through extensive focus on career development initiatives like Individual Development plans, Mentorship & coaching, Internal Mobility Program (IJP), Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management and feedback, Regular manager conversations, Learning & Development reimbursements & access to learning portals. **Market leading Compensation**: We offer both cash and equity based compensation depending on various factors including your level of experience, knowledge and skills and the role being offered to you. **MeeCare: Employee Benefits at Meesho **In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all Meeshoites with a comprehensive set of people centric Employee Benefits, under Meesho’s MeeCare Program. MeeCare focuses on holistic wellbeing of Meesho employees, and consists of benefits and policies in the spheres of physical, mental, financial and social wellness - which are industry leading and specifically designed to meet the varying needs of our employees: **Medical Insurance