Recykal - Category Head

- The Category Head will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the assigned category on a pan-India scale.

- This role owns the end-to-end performance of the category, including P&L management, supplier and buyer ecosystem development, customer relationships, and cross-functional execution.

- The incumbent will work closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to scale the category sustainably and profitably.

Roles And Responsibilities:

- Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for the development of the category and executing them with precision.

- Develop strong working relationships with Buyer & Seller teams.

- P&L owner for the group of Category managed.

- Customer management: Building, Nurturing & Managing key customer relationships and developing business relationship value with Customers.

- Strong in analytics, data-driven experimentation, and problem-solving.

- Assertive with a collaborative attitude and experience in managing a team of mid to senior-level people.

- Experience and knowledge of assortment in multiple geographies is an added advantage.

- Category Analytics: Proficient in analytics to identify growth areas and execute.

- Discovering profitable suppliers & buyers and initiating business and organization partnerships.

- Work closely with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to deliver top-line, bottom-line, and customer experience KRAs.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Expertise in category management.

- In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes.

- Analytical and critical thinker.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skill.

Work Experience:

- 8+ years of work experience & Deep industry knowledge of B2B Industries.

- Astute business sense and analytical ability with great articulation skills.

- Prior operations and project/vendor-management experience.

Knowledge/ Skills:

- High level of ownership, willingness to set up things from scratch, high emotional intelligence.

- Superior research skills and resourcefulness to draw logical conclusions with often limited information.

- Knowledge/work experience in plastic, and paper recycling.

- Excellent planning skills, analytical ability, and lateral thinking ability.

- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work in high-pressure situations.

- Excellent communication & Good people management skills.

- Addressing market needs and challenges.