Category Manager - Quick Commerce

We are looking for a dynamic Category Manager - Quick Commerce to drive growth across leading Q-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, and Big Basket Now. The role requires a strong understanding of assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and platform relationships to ensure brand visibility and profitability across channels.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own and drive P&L for the Quick Commerce business segment.

- Develop and execute category strategies to achieve sales, margin, and growth targets.

- Manage relationships with platform category and account teams to maximize visibility and ensure timely execution of campaigns.

- Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities - driving informed decision-making on assortment, pricing, and inventory.

- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to deliver seamless customer experience and business efficiency.

- Monitor competition and consumer insights to inform new product listings and promotional strategy.

- Plan and track trade spends and ensure ROI optimization across platforms.

Requirements:

- 4-8 years of experience in Category Management, E-commerce, or Key Account Management within FMCG, D2C, or Quick Commerce setups.

- Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making ability.

- Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.

- Proficiency in Excel and comfort with data/reporting dashboards.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.