Category Manager - Central • Pune

Urban Company; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Company is seeking a Category Manager in Pune District, India. The role involves driving onboarding of service professionals and improving partner quality. You will support business heads in various category management activities and work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 2 years of relevant experience and skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. Urban Company promotes equal opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve ambiguous problems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive onboarding of service professionals across the category.
• Collaborate on projects to improve customer and partner experience.
• Support Business Heads in category management activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role & Team

A Category Manager is responsible for driving on‑ground operations. This would primarily involve onboarding new partners and improving the quality of the existing partner base.

This includes end‑to‑end ownership of the initiative, including problem‑solving, analysis, process improvement, and execution.

Support Business Heads in BAU category management activities related to supply/demand planning, revenue planning.

What you’ll do:

• Drive onboarding of great service professionals in the category – involves thinking through the full supply chain – sourcing, selection, and training of partners.
• Be part of projects that are focused on improving customer and partner experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional internal partners in marketing, technology, and product to execute multiple category and central‑level projects.

What we need:

• Sharp and hungry professionals willing to go above and beyond to create impact.
• 6 months to 2 years of work experience.
• Proficient in advanced Excel/ SQL/Tableau/Power BI.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, requires solving ambiguous problems, and is highly outcome‑oriented. Candidates are expected to demonstrate ability to solve problems on the ground.
• Hustle and get things done attitude.

What can you expect:

• A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities.
• Work closely with strong leaders who are among the best in the country when it comes to operational excellence and consumer obsession.
• A lot of freedom and ownership to propose and change the way we do things.
• Growth opportunities within UC via our robust internal mobility program.

At Urban Company, we are committed to providing equal and fair opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We endeavor to maintain a work environment free from harassment based on age, color, physical ability, marital status, parental status, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.