Category Manager

Viventis Search Asia; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia seeks an experienced Category Manager to own the strategy, growth, and performance of our consumer electronics and gaming categories. You will drive end-to-end category management, including assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain to execute go-to-market plans and optimize sell-through.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years in Category Management, Merchandising, Commercial Management, Product Management, Purchasing, or Business Development.
• Experience in consumer electronics, gaming, technology, gadgets, e-commerce, retail, or related industries.
• Strong experience in assortment planning, pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category performance management.
• Proven experience managing relationships with suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and brands.
• Strong commercial negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate sales and market data into actionable business strategies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall category strategy and commercial plan across consumer electronics, gaming, gadgets, accessories, and related technology products.
• Lead assortment planning and product curation, identifying the right products, brands, and SKUs based on customer demand and market opportunities.
• Develop pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies to drive revenue, margin, market share, and sell-through.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, competitor pricing, customer insights, and product performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, brands, and strategic partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, margins, rebates, promotions, product allocations, launches, and other business terms.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new brands, products, exclusive launches, and category expansion.
• Manage product lifecycle from selection and launch through growth, optimization, and phase-out.
• Work closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure effective go-to-market execution.
• Monitor inventory levels, sell-through, stock availability, aging inventory, and overall category health.
• Develop category forecasts, business plans, and performance reports for senior management.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends across consumer electronics, gaming, gadgets, accessories, digital entertainment, and technology.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, product discovery, and overall category competitiveness.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Vendor management

Pricing strategy

Negotiations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to own the strategy, growth, and overall performance of our Consumer Electronics or Gaming portfolio.The role will be responsible for end-to-end category management, including assortment planning, product selection, pricing, promotions, merc handising, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and go-to-market execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall category strategy and commercial plan across consumer electronics, gaming, gadgets, accessories, and related technology products.
• Lead assortment planning and product curation, identifying the right products, brands, and SKUs based on customer demand and market opportunities.
• Develop pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies to drive revenue, margin, market share, and sell-through.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, competitor pricing, customer insights, and product performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, brands, and strategic partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, margins, rebates, promotions, product allocations, launches, and other business terms.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new brands, products, exclusive launches, and category expansion.
• Manage product lifecycle from selection and launch through growth, optimization, and phase-out.
• Work closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure effective go-to-market execution.
• Monitor inventory levels, sell-through, stock availability, aging inventory, and overall category health.
• Develop category forecasts, business plans, and performance reports for senior management.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends across consumer electronics, gaming, gadgets, accessories, digital entertainment, and technology.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, product discovery, and overall category competitiveness.

Qualifications:

• 4–7+ years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Commercial Management, Product Management, Purchasing, or Business Development.
• Experience in consumer electronics, gaming, technology, gadgets, e-commerce, retail, or related industries.
• Strong experience in assortment planning, pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category performance management.
• Proven experience managing relationships with suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and brands.
• Strong commercial negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate sales and market data into actionable business strategies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales teams.
• Strong understanding of retail and/or e-commerce business models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial mindset with a proven track record of delivering category growth and profitability.