01 Oct
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Amazon
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Bengaluru
Description Amazon India is seeking a Manager, Category Manager (MCM) to lead the Home Entertainment (HE) business - one of the largest and most strategically important categories within Consumer Electronics. This role demands high ownership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to deliver customer-centric growth while driving profitability across a complex ecosystem of brands, sellers, and internal teams. The Manager, Category Manager will own the end-to-end P&L;, with accountability for topline growth, contribution margin, and long-term brand creation in India's energetic television market. The role involves managing a team of high-performing individuals and building strategic partnerships with global manufacturers and domestic sellers to expand Amazon's selection and value proposition for customers. Key job responsibilities - P&L; Ownership: End-to-end ownership of the Home Entertainment business, delivering topline growth, contribution margin, and free cash flow targets. - Team Leadership: Manage a diverse team comprising category managers, program managers, and business analysts. Drive clarity of goals, accountability, and mentorship. - Brand Creation: Build and scale new brands by collaborating with manufacturers in China, the US, and Korea, leveraging deep supply-side relationships and product development expertise. - Selection Expansion: Introduce high-quality, relevant selection tailored to Indian customer needs and preferences across varied price points. - Profitability Levers:
Identify and execute initiatives across Ads, Co-op, Seller Reimbursements, and Brand Mix to optimize profitability and deliver CMLF goals. - Customer Experience: Partner with Marketing, Ops, and Product teams to deliver industry-leading customer experience across detail pages, delivery, and post-purchase. - Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the annual operating plan, balancing short-term inputs with long-term category strategy. Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of team management experience - 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion or inventory management - Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration - Experience at a senior level in the fashion industry ideally in an e-commerce, retail, key account management or consulting role Preferred Qualifications - Experience using data to influence business decisions - Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
📌 Manager, Category Management, Home Entertainment (Bengaluru)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Bengaluru