Category Manager – Gold JewelleryCompany: Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Employment: Full-time | On-site

Open Positions: 2

About the CompanyAshapuri Gold Ornament Limited is an established jewellery manufacturing company based in Ahmedabad, specialising in traditional, antique and heritage-inspired gold jewellery. We work with leading jewellery businesses across India, combining skilled craftsmanship, product innovation and large-scale manufacturing expertise.

We are looking for experienced and commercially driven Category Managers to strengthen our jewellery product development and merchandising functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently manage assigned gold jewellery product categories, from concept development to production readiness.
- Plan and develop current jewellery collections based on market trends, customer requirements and category opportunities.
- Coordinate with jewellery designers, CAD teams, artisans, sampling teams and production departments.
- Oversee product selection, prototype development, costing, weight optimisation and manufacturing feasibility.
- Develop assortments across different product types, weight bands and price segments.
- Analyse category performance, product gaps, approval rates and development timelines.
- Ensure timely execution of collections while maintaining high standards of quality and craftsmanship.
- Collaborate with internal sales, merchandising and manufacturing teams to meet business objectives.
- Monitor product development progress and maintain accurate category reports.
- Identify new designs,



techniques and opportunities to improve product competitiveness.

Desired Experience & Skills
- Preferably 3–10 years of relevant experience in gold jewellery manufacturing, product merchandising, category management or product development.
- Strong understanding of traditional gold jewellery, including exposure to Plain Antique, Glass Kundan, Temple or Colourstone Jewellery.
- Practical knowledge of jewellery design processes, CAD development, sampling, costing and production.
- Ability to assess jewellery designs for commercial suitability, craftsmanship, weight and manufacturing feasibility.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with jewellery ERP or product development systems.
- Experience working with organised jewellery manufacturers or major jewellery retail brands is an advantage.

Relevant industry experience and demonstrated product knowledge will receive strong consideration. What We Offer
- Opportunity to manage specialised gold jewellery categories.
- Direct involvement in new collection development and product innovation.
- Collaboration with experienced designers, artisans and business leadership.
- A professional environment with long-term career growth opportunities.
- Compensation aligned with relevant experience and capabilities.

Interested candidates should apply through LinkedIn with their updated resume. Candidates with a relevant jewellery product portfolio or examples of successfully managed collections are encouraged to share them during the selection process.

📌 Category Manager (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Ashapuri Gold
📍 Ahmedabad