Porter.in - Category Manager

Key Responsibilities:

- Define the strategic growth plan for the existing categories, owner of the P&L

- Provide inputs on the pricing strategy of the category based on market potential, consumer insights, margins, competitive benchmarking

- Develop supply initiatives in terms of supply marketing, supply acquisition and retention, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to build supply

- Constantly strive for better customer experience and quality levels

- Manage & own all aspects for new category launch including GTM strategy, positioning, messaging, pricing, competitive research, internal communication, and field enablement

- Manage a team and ensure target delivery through them

- Research and analyze data and market insights

- Search for insights into consumer needs and wants

- Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories

- Build and maintain sustainable supply base

- Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing and promotional activities

- Manage and track budget.

Expectation from the candidate:

- Bachelor's from a reputed college/ Full-time MBA from a tier 2 school

- Prior experience in category management/ consulting will be preferred

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Demonstrated leadership abilities

- Willingness to roll up sleeves, get hands dirty and get things done

- An entrepreneurial drive to open up new opportunities for growth backed by strong execution rigor to follow it up

- Data Orientation & Problem-Solving skills/Analytical and critical thinker