Strategic Category Manager, Consumer Electronics & Gaming

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

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.