Category Management Associate

Toolsvilla; Durgapur; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Toolsvilla seeks a data-driven Category Management Associate to drive growth in assigned product categories. You will onboard vendors, optimize catalogs with SEO-friendly content, and implement pricing strategies to maximize GMV and profitability.

The role also involves planning inventory and coordinating promotional campaigns with marketing and logistics teams. The ideal candidate will analyze key metrics, identify trends, and pursue new product opportunities to enhance discoverability and

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end category management in e-commerce preferred.
• Strong vendor relationship building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to optimize catalogs with SEO-friendly attributes and images.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard vendors, brands, and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, margins, terms of trade, and exclusive deals.
• Audit and optimize product listings with high-quality images and descriptions; improve discoverability.
• Plan pricing and promotions to maintain margins while driving GMV.
• Coordinate with marketing for campaigns and promotions.
• Collaborate with fulfillment to ensure smooth order dispatch and lower returns.
• Track metrics like Sales, GMV, Conversion Rate, profitability, and returns.

Skills

Category management

Vendor onboarding

Pricing strategy

Inventory planning

Promotional campaigns

SEO optimization

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and data-driven Category Management Associate to join our e-commerce team. In this role, you will act as a senior for our assigned product categories. You will be responsible for end-to-end category growth, including vendor onboarding, catalog optimization, pricing strategies, inventory planning, and running promotional campaigns to maximize GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor & Brand Management:Identify, onboard, and build strong relationships with new sellers, brands, and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, margins, terms of trade, and exclusive deals with vendors.
• Cataloging & Merchandising:Ensure all product listings are optimized with high-quality images, accurate descriptions, and SEO-friendly keywords.
• Improve product discoverability and visibility across the platform.
• Pricing & Promotions: Conduct regular competitor analysis to ensure pricing remains competitive while maintaining healthy margins.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, flash sales, and seasonal discounts in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Coordinate with the fulfillment and supply operations teams to ensure smooth order dispatch and low RTO (Return to Origin) rates.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and analyze key metrics (Sales, GMV, Conversion Rate, Profitability, Customer Returns).
• Identify market trends, customer preferences, and new product opportunities within the category.