Position Overview

As the Assistant Manager – Vendor Relations, you will support the Vendor Relationship Manager in maintaining strong, strategic partnerships with our vendor network. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive sales performance, ensure seamless operations, and resolve issues efficiently. The role requires excellent communication, analytical thinking, and a proactive attitude toward continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Assist in managing and nurturing vendor relationships to ensure long-term engagement and trust.
Support the development and execution of business plans for key vendors.
Collaborate on sales target planning and help track vendor-wise sales performance.
Monitor vendor performance metrics and prepare periodic reports for review.
Support issue resolution across internal departments and vendor partners.
Assist in negotiating commercial terms and onboarding current vendors.




Coordinate with internal teams (pricing, listings, operations) for timely execution of vendor-related tasks.
Support vendor onboarding team members in achieving monthly onboarding targets.
Participate in market research to identify growth prospects for both vendors and Whole9yards.

Qualifications
Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
2–3 years of relevant experience in vendor management preferably in e-commerce or retail.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Working knowledge of advance Excel and reporting tools.
Strong problem-solving ability and enthusiasm to learn and take initiative.

Job Type: Full time

Experience:
E-Commerce: 2 years (Required)
Retail: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Vendor Development Assistant Manager Kolkata (India)
🏢 Whole9yards Global E-Com
📍 India