Category Lead

2 days ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India FNP Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Title:
Lead Category Manager

Location:
Gurugram, India

Department:
Category Management

Reports To:
Head – Category & Merchandising

About Ferns N Petals

Ferns N Petals (FNP) is India's leading gifting brand, redefining the art of expression through flowers, cakes, personalized gifts, décor, and experiences. With a legacy of innovation and customer delight, FNP continues to expand its presence across categories and geographies — both online and offline.

Join us in shaping the next phase of growth as we elevate our product offerings and build an ecosystem of meaningful gifting experiences.

Role Overview

The
Lead Category Manager
will be responsible for driving category growth, profitability, and product innovation across assigned verticals. This role demands strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and hands-on category management experience. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, design, and tech teams to deliver exceptional consumer experiences and achieve revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy & Planning:
  • Develop and implement business plans for category growth, pricing, and positioning.
  • Identify emerging trends, customer needs, and market opportunities to shape the product roadmap.
  • P&L Ownership:
  • Manage category budgets, margins, and profitability.
  • Drive pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and optimize costs.
  • Assortment & Merchandising:
  • Curate and manage product assortment across digital and retail platforms.
  • Partner with design, sourcing, and vendor teams to ensure freshness, innovation, and timely launches.
  • Vendor & Supplier Management:
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for better negotiation, terms, and performance.
  • Explore new sourcing opportunities and manage vendor onboarding.
  • Collaboration & Execution:
  • Work closely with marketing teams on campaigns and new product launches.
  • Coordinate with supply chain and operations to ensure availability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Data & Insights:
  • Use analytics to track performance, consumer behavior, and inventory efficiency.
  • Generate actionable insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

  • Education:
    MBA or equivalent in Marketing, Retail, or Business Management.
  • Experience:
    7–10 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, or Product Management (preferably in e-commerce, FMCG, lifestyle, or gifting industries).
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen with P&L management experience.
  • Proven track record of launching and scaling product categories.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence.

Why Join FNP

  • Work with one of India's most loved and fast-growing consumer brands.
  • Opportunity to lead innovation in the evolving gifting and lifestyle space.
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Competitive compensation with growth-oriented career path.

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