Urgent Opening for Assistant Category Manager Profile :

Job Description :

- Analyzing data or insights to determine Sales & Consumer trends

- Devising long-term development strategies for Brands & their respective Range

- Developing exit strategies for unsuccessful products

- Category Manager to manage a category/s of products for our company.

- He / She will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management is integral part of his duties.

- He / She must have extensive experience in Confectionery Category, Understanding consumer needs & behaviour of this category and the retail environment - Online & Offline both.

- He / She must have a Commercial Mindset and 360 degree understanding of Marketing and Sales principles.

- He / She MUST have - Exceptional Communication Skills - both Written & Verbal

- The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth.

Responsibilities :

- Analyze data or insights to determine Sales & Consumer trends

- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories

- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products

- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services

- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands

- Liaise & Collaborate with internal teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory

- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category

Requirements :

- Proven experience as Category buyer for at least 5 - 10 years in a Large Retail / e-Commerce organization

- Solid knowledge of Confectionery Category & associated Marketing and Sales principles

- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Proficient in MS Office Excel in particular

- An analytical mind with a strategic ability

- Excellent communication - written & verbal and people skills

- Any Graduate / MBA in marketing or related field

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