About VRO
VRO is Indias 1st conversaonal lifestyle plaorm exclusively for men. VRO
(www.thevro.ai) is built on a simple belief - men dont need more choices, they need be¢er ones. We are a men-only, curated marketplace bringing together fashion,
grooming, tness, nutri¢on, tech, and lifestyle brands under one focused ecosystem.
Every brand on VRO is handpicked, and every category is built with intent, not clu¢er.
JD for the role of Deputy Category Manager
Experience 5 10 years
Work Loca¢on Kurla Kanakia
Working Days 5 (Mon Fri)
Job descrip¢on
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 crea¢on, strong understanding of ecommerce trends, and consumer behaviour. He will be responsible for managing and growing the allo¢ed category and product range, ensuring we oer a compelling and protable selec¢on to our customers while maximizing sales and margin performance.
Role & responsibili¢es
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Develop and execute the overall product strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, and promo¢onal strategies.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from iden¢fying trends, selec¢ng products, managing inventory, and ensuring ¢mely delivery.
Conduct regular market research and compe¢¢ve analysis to iden¢fy current trends, opportuni¢es.
Build and maintain robust rela¢onships with key suppliers and vendors to secure the best prices, products, and terms.
Nego¢ate pricing, lead ¢mes, and contracts to ensure favourable terms for the company while maintaining product quality and availability.
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Monitor supplier performance, ensuring ¢mely deliveries and maintaining high service standards.
Curate and expand the fashion product range based on customer needs,
seasonality and market trends.
Regularly evaluate product performance, adjus¢ng the assortment and pricing as necessary to meet customer demand and drive sales.
Work closely with the merchandising and inventory teams to maintain op¢mal stock levels and avoid out-of-stock situa¢ons.
Analyse sales data and customer feedback to drive product selec¢on and improve sales performance.
Op¢mize the product mix to increase conversion rates, average order value
(AOV), and overall revenue in the category.
Collaborate with the ecommerce marke¢ng team to execute promo¢onal campaigns and ensure visibility of key products.
Work with the crea¢ve and content teams to ensure high-quality product lis¢ngs, including compelling product descrip¢ons, photography, and SEO op¢miza¢on.
Addi¢onal Skills.
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Robust nego¢a¢on, vendor management, and contract nego¢a¢on skills.
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.
Prociency in ecommerce pla¢orms and analy¢cs tools (e.g., Google Analy¢cs,
Excel, SAP, or other inventory/merchandising systems).
Strong communica¢on and collabora¢on skills to work eec¢vely across teams.
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Excellent organiza¢onal skills and a¢en¢on to detail.
Minimum 4-5 years of experience in category management, merchandising or buying, ideally in the Footwear or Jewellery and accessories categories.
📌 Deputy Category Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 VRO Ai
📍 Mumbai