Recykal - Category Head

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Category Head to oversee the strategic direction and overall performance of a specific category within our organization. As the Category Head, you will be responsible for managing a team, developing and executing category plans, and driving growth and profitability within the assigned category. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, operations, and product development, will be essential to ensure alignment and achievement of our business objectives.

Roles And Responsibilities:

- Develop a long-term plan and strategy for the development of the assigned category.

- Build strong relationships with buyer and seller teams to ensure effective collaboration and execution of category plans.

- Take ownership of the P&L for the managed category, driving growth and profitability..

- Manage key customer relationships, develop multiple sales channels, and optimize omnichannel sales to maximize revenue.

- Utilize analytics and data-driven experimentation to identify growth areas and execute strategies for the category.

- Lead a team of mid to senior-level professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative working environment.

- Possess experience and knowledge of assortment in multiple geographies, which is an added advantage.

- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organizational partnerships to enhance the category's offerings.

- Demonstrate a high level of ownership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to set up processes from scratch.

- Leverage industry knowledge of B2B industries, specifically in plastic and paper recycling.

- Prioritize customer satisfaction and optimize customer experience within the assigned category.

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 skills.

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.

- Supply Chain processes. Scaling operations to PAN India