Sales & Marketing Head/Manager -(Category Brand Management)

Location: Kolkata(South Kolkata-Mahestala)

Brand - Cot & Candy Baby & Kids Clothing

Experience: 2 - 6 years (Category / Brand Management role)(preffered)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry Preference: Apparel, Baby/Kids Wear, Fashion, Lifestyle, FMCG

About the Role :

Cot & Candy is seeking a driven Sales & Marketing Individual to manage day-to-day sales, marketing, and category operations for our Baby & Kids Clothing brand. This role is ideal for professionals with prior experience in category or brand management who can connect product, sales channels, and customers to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities :

- Sales Planning & Growth
- Deliver monthly & seasonal sales targets across retail, online & wholesale channels.
- Prepare forecasts, track sell-through, and recommend replenishment/clearance actions.
- Identify new sales channels & business opportunities.
- Category & Brand Management
- Plan product category calendar (range planning, launches, seasonal drops).
- Manage catalogue readiness, pricing, stock coordination & launch execution.
- Monitor assortment mix, margins & category health.
- Marketing & Brand Building
- Execute campaigns across digital, social & retail platforms.
- Oversee catalogues, lookbooks, product content & campaign assets.
- Manage social media presence & promotions to boost engagement & sales.
- Customer & Relationship Management
- Act as key contact for retail partners, marketplaces & customers.
- Build long-term relationships & handle queries/issues professionally.
- Gather market feedback for product development.




- Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare weekly/monthly sales & marketing reports.
- Coordinate with production & merchandising for timely stock availability.

Experience & Qualifications :

- Minimum 2+ years in Sales & Marketing with hands-on category/brand management.
- Graduate degree required; MBA in Marketing(preferred),related to textile/garments.
- Exposure to retail, e-commerce (Myntra, Amazon, Ajio, FirstCry, Nykaa) & wholesale distribution.
- Strong commercial skills: sales planning, pricing, margins, sell-through analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets; familiarity with marketing & e-commerce tools.
- Excellent communication skills (written & spoken English).

Desired Candidate Profile :

- Commercially sharp links product & marketing decisions to sales/margins.
- Organised & operational manages multiple launches, campaigns & customers seamlessly.
- Customer-first – builds trust & listens to market needs.
- Curious & quick-learning – adapts quickly to new categories & tools.
- Proactive communicator – keeps stakeholders informed & resolves issues early.
- Brand-minded – ensures consistent brand presence across touchpoints.

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months) :

- Achieved sales targets across key channels.
- Smooth seasonal launches with healthy category planning.
- Strong relationships with retail & marketplace partners.
- Established clear reporting rhythm for management visibility.
- Contributed impactful marketing & category ideas that grew the brand.

To Apply: Share your CV and a brief note on your category/brand management experience at - [email protected]

📌 Sales & Marketing Head/Manager - Textile (Kolkata)
🏢 Times Fibrefill
📍 Kolkata