We are looking for a strategic and execution-driven Category Manager who can own category growth, marketplace strategy, and product positioning with a strong understanding of the beauty category.
Key Responsibilities
1. Category Strategy & P&L; Ownership
- Own full P&L; including revenue, margins & profitability
- Drive short-term & long-term growth strategies
- Manage pricing, promotions & monetization
2. Assortment, Category & Market Understanding
- Build assortment strategy across SKUs
- Strong understanding of beauty category, products & market size
- Identify gaps & expand into new subcategories
3. Marketplace Strategy
- Define and execute marketplace growth strategy across platforms
- Optimize visibility, rankings & category performance
- Align with marketing for campaigns & promotions
4. Vendor Management & Partnerships
- Onboard and manage brand/vendor relationships
- Negotiate commercials, margins & business plans
5. Packaging & Visual Design Input
- Work closely with design teams on packaging & product visuals
- Ensure solid brand aesthetics and shelf appeal
- Provide inputs on creative direction for better conversion
6. Business Growth & Conversion
- Drive GMV via pricing, discoverability & availability
- Improve conversion, user journey & repeat rates
7. Operations, Planning & Forecasting
- Collaborate with supply chain for inventory & demand planning
- Reduce OOS and improve fill rates
- Track dashboards & performance metrics
8. Cross-Functional Leadership
- Work with marketing, product, finance & supply teams
- Drive business reviews & growth initiatives
Requirements
- 4–6 years in E-commerce / D2C / Category Management
- Strong understanding of beauty products & category trends
- Experience in marketplace strategy & growth
- Good sense of packaging, design & brand aesthetics
- Strong analytical & stakeholder management skills