TATA CLiQ - Category Manager - Small Appliances

Tata CLiQ is the flagship digital commerce initiative of the Tata Group. It is a multi-category e-commerce platform, operating across categories such as Fashion, Footwear and Accessories, Electronics, and Luxury. It has a unique omnichannel marketplace model offering customers the convenience of quicker delivery (by shipping from store), easy pick-up and returns, across 1,200+ brands and 1,000 stores in 100+ Indian towns and cities. It is also India's definitive destination for exclusive Fashion and Electronics brands.

At CLiQ:

- We obsess over customer delight.

- We are out there to find an alternate way of doing e-commerce.

- We carry an attitude to develop a culture of learning and continuous improvement, both for people and processes.

- We believe in Uncomfortable Transparency.

- We will always be respectful, empathetic, and caring about the well-being of our teams.

- we encourage experiments and creativity in Technology.

- We develop and use technology to enhance day-to-day life and have a positive impact on customers.

- We encourage experiments and creativity in Technology.

We are committed to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion at the workplace through an enabling environment, supportive work-life policies for employees, and a culture that welcomes differences and creates a sense of belonging. We strive to create a work environment where all employees can develop and grow to achieve their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining respect and dignity for all"

About the role :

- To provide the necessary framework and drive to enable growth of Small Appliances category enabling choice to customers thereby meeting and exceeding revenue and growth targets

What You'll do :

- Develop and implement Small Appliances category plans consistent with the overall Electronics Category and within budget

- Co-ordinate and research on category trends & competition for this category to make in-roads for sustained growth for present & future.

- Lead and manage the acquisition to listing activities of brands.

- Ensure that the key metrics governing the health of this category is met, including P&L.

- Guide and develop the buying team for high levels of performance within the given targets of time, cost and quality

- Ensure legal formalities (on-boarding/integration etc.) with brand partners / vendors to protect organizations' interest.

- Interface with internal teams such as planning & merchandising team to drive sales of products

- Business Acumen

- Customer focus

- Product Management

- Strong process orientation

- Strong relationship skills

- Withstanding pressure

- Dealing with ambiguity

Bonus Points

- Strategic Capabilities

- Team Management Skills

The Right Profile :

- An MBA graduate with 7-10 years of work experience in category management with focus on Small Appliances from off-line retail or e-commerce sector would be suitable. Excellent product management skills are essential. The jobholder acts as process owner for the acquisition to listing activities like on-boarding; pricing & promotions; brand supply chain integration support; omni-channel access etc. (depending on nature of partnership - exclusive/non-exclusive) for the Small Appliances categories.

- The opportunities we have are perfect for highly motivated and talented candidates.

- We are looking for candidates who have a strong passion for customers, a high level of comfort with uncomfortable transparency, and a keen sense of ownership and drive to deliver results.

So QUiQ - PiQ - CliQ before the opportunity is missed.