Job vacancy Category Manager

An award-winning rural-tech firm serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa, this company offers 24/7 renewable power and a range of services, including e-commerce and credit financing. Recognized as a Global Cleantech 100 company and praised by TIME for its climate leadership, its AI-powered platform fuels economic and social growth in underserved areas. Its pioneering e-commerce app, tailored for tier-2/3 cities, optimizes product selection, logistics, and pricing to meet rural needs, aiming to be the leading Direct-to-Rural platform.

- Identify and onboard a diverse range of brands and products within the electronics, appliances, and mobile categories.

- Engage and persuade innovative brands to partner with us, contributing to our accelerated growth.

- Leverage strong negotiation and analytical skills to establish and sustain successful vendor relationships.

- Oversee the app catalog, including listing prioritization, product mix profitability, and analysis of consumer buying trends.

- Develop and implement pricing strategies, promotions, and customer lifecycle management.

- Create and manage customer communication plans and in-app merchandising for the category.

- Monitor industry trends and consumer behavior to stay informed on market developments.

- Perform advanced data analysis to understand key performance indicators and create actionable insights.

- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders (e.g., planning, category management, marketing, CRM, app storefront) to achieve objectives.

- Initiate and lead projects aimed at enhancing the customer experience within assigned categories.

- Formulate and execute strategies to optimize business profitability and identify expansion opportunities.

- Conduct financial analysis to meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets.

- Prioritize and multitask effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

- Over 4 years of experience in category management, with at least 1 year in e-commerce marketplaces or quick commerce.

- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to support assumptions, recommendations, and drive actionable outcomes.

- Preferred experience in high-growth tech startups, particularly with a focus on Tier-2 markets and expertise in procurement or category management.

- Strong problem-solving abilities, effective issue resolution, and capacity to thrive in a deadline-driven environment, with meticulous attention to detail and multitasking skills.Location: Mumbai

Enjoy the opportunity to drive strategic procurement in a leading Electricity sector company, while benefiting from a culture that fosters career growth and development.

- Over 4 years of experience in category management, with at least 1 year in e-commerce marketplaces or quick commerce.

- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to support assumptions, recommendations, and drive actionable outcomes.

- Preferred experience in high-growth tech startups, particularly with a focus on Tier-2 markets and expertise in procurement or category management.

- Strong problem-solving abilities, effective issue resolution, and capacity to thrive in a deadline-driven environment, with meticulous attention to detail and multitasking skills.Location: Mumbai

• Enjoy the opportunity to drive strategic procurement in a leading Electricity sector company, while benefiting from a culture that fosters career growth and development.