Category Manager For a Leading Commercial Electronic Product

Uberlife Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SilverPeople is seeking a seasoned Category Manager for a leading client in HoReCa, F&B, and Hospitality sectors. The role drives end-to-end category management, P&L ownership, and strategic growth across product categories.

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial acumen, 8+ years in relevant roles, and a proven track record in managing P&L. Engineering degree mandatory; MBA preferred. Expect leadership collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is mandatory.
• MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or Business Management roles.
• Proven experience in managing P&L for a product/category/business unit.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in B2B/Industrial/Electrical categories will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete Profit & Loss (P&L) for assigned product categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiations, pricing, and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure effective execution of business plans.
• Monitor category performance through regular reviews, MIS, and business analytics.
• Drive retention strategies and establish backup/succession plans for critical business functions.
• Ensure optimal inventory management and forecasting to support business objectives.
• Present business reviews and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

P&L ownership

Category management

Vendor management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Hi,

Greetings from SilverPeople!

We are hiring for a Category Manger for our leading client in commercial electronic product which caters to HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Caf), Food and Beverage (F&B), and Hospitality industry sectors

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Category Manager to drive category growth, profitability, and business performance. The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end category management, including P&L ownership, strategic planning, vendor management, and business expansion, while also supporting business continuity and retention initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the complete Profit & Loss (P&L) for assigned product categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiations, pricing, and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure effective execution of business plans.
• Monitor category performance through regular reviews, MIS, and business analytics.
• Drive retention strategies and establish backup/succession plans for critical business functions.
• Ensure optimal inventory management and forecasting to support business objectives.
• Present business reviews and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mandatory).
• MBA from a reputed institution preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or Business Management roles.
• Proven experience in managing P&L responsibilities for a product/category/business unit.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in B2B/Industrial/Electrical categories will be an added advantage.

Regards