Category Growth Manager

Salmon Group, Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 893,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Manila

Remote work options

Hybrid work options

Medical insurance

Job summary

Salmon Group, Inc. is seeking a Category Growth Manager to drive growth in the Auto & Moto Marketplace.

You will own planning, execution, and measurement of promotional campaigns with dealers, distributors, and vehicle brands, connecting business development, marketing, analytics, and product to deliver increased sales and financing volume. You will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Analytics, and Credit teams, negotiate win–win campaigns, and build strong, scalable partnerships across

Qualifications

• 3+ years in partnerships, category management, business development, trade marketing, account management or similar commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute promotional campaigns with dealers, distributors and automotive partners.
• Lead discussions with partners, negotiate campaign mechanics and timelines.
• Be primary contact for promotional activities with assigned partners.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Analytics and Credit teams to translate objectives into campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to scale promotions and replicate best practices across regions.
• Build co-marketing and joint media campaigns with partner budgets.
• Foster long-term relationships with dealer groups and automotive brands.

Skills

Partnerships

Category management

Business development

Trade marketing

Account management

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Category Growth Manager

Company : Salmon Group, Inc. Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Category Growth Manager

Salmon is a next-generation fintech company with a clear mission: to reshape the banking landscape in the Philippines and demonstrate that people deserve better financial services.

Founded by visionary leaders Pavel Fedorov, George Chesakov, and Raffy Montemayor, Salmon is more than just a fast-growing technology company – we're a bank with over 60 years of heritage. In 2024, we proudly transformed the Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna), Inc. into Salmon Bank (Rural Bank) Inc.

With over 1 million Filipinos already trusting Salmon, we are continuously expanding our offerings and aiming to become a true financial super app for millions more.

Why Salmon?

• Exponential Growth: In 2025, we more than doubled our deposits, loans, and net income.

• Loved by Users: Our app is rated 4.8, with 92% of users recommending us to friends and family.

• Top-Tier Team: Work alongside experts from fintech, banking, startups, and global companies.

• Innovation: We are at the intersection of finance and technology, shaping the future with bold ideas every day.

We're Hiring: Category Growth Manager (Auto & Moto Marketplace)

We're looking for a Category Growth Manager to drive growth across our Auto & Moto Marketplace through strategic partnerships with dealers, distributors, and vehicle brands. In this role, you'll own the planning, execution, and measurement of promotional campaigns with our partners — working at the intersection of business development, marketing, analytics, and product to create initiatives that increase sales, financing volume, and partner engagement.

If you enjoy building partnerships, negotiating win-win campaigns, and turning commercial opportunities into measurable business results, we'd love to meet you.

Your Future Tasks:

• Develop and execute promotional campaigns together with dealers, distributors, and automotive partners.

• Initiate and lead discussions with partners, negotiate campaign mechanics, and coordinate launch timelines.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for promotional activities with assigned partners.

• Work closely with Product, Marketing, Analytics, and Credit teams to translate business objectives into effective campaign initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to scale successful promotions and replicate best practices across categories and regions.

• Develop co-marketing and joint media campaigns where partners contribute marketing budgets and promotional support.

• Build long-term relationships with key dealer groups, distributors, and automotive brands.

What We Expect:

• 3+ years of experience in partnerships, category management, business development, trade marketing, account management, or a similar commercial role.

• Experience in the automotive, motorcycle, mobility, fintech, marketplace, or e-commerce industries.

• Experience working with dealerships, distributors, importers, manufacturers, or retail partner networks.

• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Experience managing external partners and negotiating commercial initiatives.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate business performance and campaign effectiveness.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute in a fast-moving environment.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Analytics, and Operations teams.

Why It's Great to Work with Us:

• Help build a category-defining product in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing fintech companies.

• Build strategic partnerships with leading dealers and vehicle brands.

• Work across marketplace, fintech, and automotive ecosystems.

• High ownership, fast execution, and direct impact on business growth.

• We are a licensed neobank, with ambitions to become a unicorn in Southeast Asia.

• Backed by over $200MM in funding from investors such as ADQ, the World Bank Group, and more.

What We Offer:

• Work with a passionate international team.

• Rapid professional growth – We reward merit and offer opportunities for international advancement.

• Performance-based rewards and long-term success at Salmon.

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

• New office in Manila, Philippines (local position).

• Remote and hybrid work options.

• Medical insurance and health & wellness benefits.

• A variety of events and activities, both online and in person.