Position: Assistant Manager - Category

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Function: Category Management

Work Mode: Full-Time, WFO

Working Days: 5.5 days a week – Mon to Fri, + alternate Sat

Role Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Manager - Category to manage a group of products for the company, taking end-to-end ownership of the category's pricing, assortment, and overall business performance. The role is responsible for maximizing consumer appeal and profitability of the category by combining data-driven decision-making with a strong understanding of market and consumer trends.

Key Responsibilities

● Analyse sales data, market trends, and consumer behaviour to identify growth opportunities and shape category strategy.

● Develop and execute the category's pricing, assortment, and promotional strategy to drive sales and profitability.

● PDP (product detail page) scripts and creative briefs to guide content and design teams in building high-converting product listings.

● Own the category budget and P&L;, tracking revenue, margins, and other key performance indicators.

● Forecast product demand and coordinate with sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability.

● Determine product positioning and collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns, promotions, and content to support category goals.





● Monitor competitor activity and pricing to keep the category well-positioned in the market.

● Plan and execute go-to-market activity for key sale events and seasonal spikes, including pre-event planning and post-event analysis.

● Identify underperforming products and define exit or improvement strategies where needed.

● Prepare and present category performance reports and dashboards to senior management.

● Work cross-functionally with design, finance, and marketplace teams to align on category priorities and execution.

Requirements

● 1–3 years of relevant experience, ideally in a high-growth startup or consulting environment.

● MBA preferred, not mandatory.

● Experience in the Furniture category is mandatory.

● Strong understanding of numbers, with the ability to work comfortably with data, forecasts, and budgets.

● Fluency in Excel is required; familiarity with other analytics or BI tools is an advantage.

● Solid grasp of category management, pricing, and marketing principles.

● Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound commercial judgment.

● Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

● Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

Work Location: In person

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