Category Manager - Kitchenware & Appliances Segment - Consulting Firm - IIT/IIM - Contractual Role

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Our client, a global consulting firm, is partnering with a leading consumer goods company in the kitchenware and kitchen appliances segment on a live, high-impact growth initiative. The engagement sits within a broader Sales & Distribution Acceleration program aimed at significantly scaling the clients e-commerce business.

As part of this initiative, the firm is seeking to onboard an E-commerce Consultant with deep category and marketplace execution expertise in kitchenware and kitchen appliances. The consultant will work closely with the consulting team and client leadership to accelerate e-commerce growth by improving listing quality, optimizing advertising and promotion spend, and strengthening overall category performance across leading e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the design and execution of the e-commerce growth strategy for kitchenware and kitchen appliances

- Conduct deep-dive data analysis on sales performance, funnel metrics, and ROI across platforms

- Perform competitor benchmarking and category diagnostics to identify growth opportunities

- Review and improve listing hygiene, content quality, and discoverability across marketplaces

- Analyze and optimize advertising spend and promotional effectiveness on e-commerce platforms

- Work closely with client teams and consulting stakeholders to translate insights into actionable recommendations

Your Background:

- 5+ years of experience in e-commerce or quick commerce, preferably in kitchenware or kitchen appliances

- Prior experience at leading platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, or Zepto

- Strong understanding of e-commerce strategy, category management, listings, and performance marketing

- Proven analytical skills with hands-on experience in data analysis and business insights

- MBA from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute preferred; alternatively, undergraduate degree from a Tier 1 college

- Experience in consumer goods or relevant digital commerce categories is highly desirable

Other Details:

- The project is a live engagement starting from 1 January 2026 (with flexibility for an earlier start), based in Bangalore.

- The consultant is expected to be primarily onsite in Bangalore, with occasional market visits outside the city.

- The contract duration is 6 months, with potential extension up to 12 months based on project needs and performance.