About VRO

VRO is India’s 1st conversational lifestyle platform exclusively for men. VRO (https://yourvro.com) is built on a straightforward belief - men don’t need more choices, they need better ones. We are a men-only, curated marketplace bringing together fashion, grooming, fitness, nutrition, tech, and lifestyle brands under one focused ecosystem. Every brand on VRO is handpicked, and every category is built with intent, not clutter.

JD for the role of Deputy Category Manager

Experience – 5 – 10 years

Work Location – Kurla Kanakia

Working Days – 5 (Mon – Fri)

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We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Deputy Manager to join our ecommerce team. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of category creation, strong understanding of ecommerce trends, and consumer behaviour. He will be responsible for managing and growing the allotted category and product range, ensuring we offer a compelling and profitable selection to our customers while maximizing sales and margin performance.

Role & responsibilities:

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Develop and execute the overall product strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategies.

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Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from identifying trends, selecting products, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery.

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Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify new trends, opportunities.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to secure the best prices, products, and terms.

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Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to ensure favorable terms for the company while maintaining product quality and availability.

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Monitor supplier performance,



ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high service standards.

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Curate and expand the fashion product range based on customer needs, seasonality and market trends.

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Regularly evaluate product performance, adjusting the assortment and pricing as necessary to meet customer demand and drive sales.

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Work closely with the merchandising and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid out-of-stock situations.

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Analyze sales data and customer feedback to drive product selection and improve sales performance.

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Optimize the product mix to increase conversion rates, average order value (AOV), and overall revenue in the category.

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Collaborate with the ecommerce marketing team to execute promotional campaigns and ensure visibility of key products.

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Work with the creative and content teams to ensure high-quality product listings, including compelling product descriptions, photography, and SEO optimization.

Additional Skills:

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Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract negotiation skills.

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In-depth knowledge of apparel/fashion products, trends, and consumer behavior.

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Data-driven mindset with experience in analyzing product performance, sales data, and market trends.

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Proficiency in ecommerce platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Excel, SAP, or other inventory/merchandising systems).

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Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Minimum 4-5 years of experience in category management, merchandising or buying, ideally in the Footwear or Jewellery and accessories categories.

Interested candidates can mail CVs directly at - [email protected]

📌 Dy. Category Manager (Kurla)
🏢 VRO
📍 Kurla