Am looking for smart, intelligent "Category Managers (Planning & Management)" candidate at Bangalore.   JD:  - A category manager is an in-house expert in the merchandising, pricing, management, and sales of a certain group or type of products.   - As the expert of a specific category of products, the in-depth knowledge of the category manager will drive the pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions of the category's products in order to make them as visible, accessible, and appealing to customers as possible.   - A successful category manager contributes to the profitability of a retail location by increasing the volume of products that are sold within the category, and improving the speed of inventory turnover within the category.   - As part of achieving category goals, category managers assist or take charge of the entire ordering, pricing,and in-store organization of products for sale. Senior Category managers are responsible for several categories of products, or sometimes specialize in just a few items within a category.   - A category manager needs to have an in depth knowledge of the products, consumer needs, buying practices, sales goals and retail environment related to the specific merchandise category.  Key Responsibilities:  - The main responsibility of the category manager is to optimize sales for a particular category/ group of products.   - It is essential that a category manager be able to maintain a productive mutually beneficial relationship with vendors.  - Category Managers create an engaging relationship with customers (b2B) and consumers (b2C) that is interactive and satisfying.   - A category manager's key responsibilities are varied and comprehensive. The category manager is responsible for every aspect of the in-store or online retailing of a group of products until those products “sell through”to a purchasing customer/ consumer.   - Additional responsibilities of a category manager are Vendor Management, Pricing, Marketing, Promotions, as well as Merchandise Planning, Individual Product Sell through estimations and planning plus optimized Inventory Control.  Prior Experience Needed:  - 10 years to 12 years prior management experience, with a strong background in merchandising and vendor relationships  - Experience with product purchasing, financial analysis, and inventory control is desirable.   - Expertise with the sales and marketing of specific products within the merchandise category is desirable (as valuable experience).  - Exceptional organization and attention to detail are essential skills.  - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.   - Strong mathematical and analytical skills are essential skills.   - Good people skills to be able to easily establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds at all levels of employment.  Education Requirements:  - Bachelor’s degree in business, retailing, management, sales, or marketing is required.   - An MBA or post-graduate study in merchandising or retail management.  - Specific Education Requirements:  - MBA or Equivalent including GMT/GMM from NIFT or other premier institute.  If you are interested in looking at this opportunity, please send your resume alongwith the following details:  Name of current company: Current work location: Total experience: Relevant Merchandising and Vendor Relationship experience (yrs): Current CTC (Fixed, Variable): Expected CTC: Notice period: If notice period is negotiable, how soon can you join:

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Category Planning & Management 

Category Planning & Management  ,Job Description for Category Planning & Management  in Venrichu in  Bangalore for (10-12) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Category Planning & Management  in Venrichu in  Bangalore for (10-12) years of experience. Apply Now!