E-Commerce Category Manager

Toolsvilla; Durgapur; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in West Bengal is seeking an E-commerce Category Manager to optimize product category performance. This strategic role involves developing category strategies, managing product assortments, and building vendor relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in e-commerce and proven success in driving sales. Attractive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Impactful work

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the E-commerce industry, preferably in e-commerce startups.
• Proven track record of driving sales and profitability.
• Expertise in working with e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies.
• Analyze market trends and consumer data.
• Manage the product assortment and lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors.
• Oversee pricing strategies and promotional plans.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams.
• Prepare performance reports for senior management.
• Ensure compelling product content to improve conversion rates.

Skills

E-commerce strategy development

Market analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data-driven decision-making

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven and analytical E-commerce Category Manager to oversee and optimize the performance of a specific product category. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, market trends, and consumer behavior. This role is responsible for the end-to-end category management process, including strategy development, product assortment, vendor relations, pricing, and promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Analyze market trends, consumer data, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Manage the product assortment and lifecycle for the assigned category, including new product launches and the discontinuation of underperforming items.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and promotional support.
• Oversee pricing strategies and promotional plans to optimize profitability and maintain a competitive market position.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain, and product teams to enhance product visibility, improve customer experience, and ensure seamless execution of plans.
• Prepare and present regular category performance reports to senior management.
• Ensure accurate and compelling product content, including listings, descriptions, and images, to improve conversion rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the E-commerce industry preferably E-commerce startups, merchandising, or a similar role within an e-commerce or retail environment.
• Proven track record of driving sales and profitability within a product category.
• Expertise in working with e-commerce platforms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Experience with vendor management and building collaborative business relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful work: Be at the forefront of our business growth by shaping the product offerings that define our customer experience.
• Collaborative environment: Work with a dynamic and passionate cross-functional team.
• Growth opportunities: Develop your skills in a fast-paced and evolving e-commerce industry with opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that rewards high performance.