Category Head
Experience: 10 to 16 Years
Location: Noida
- This is 6 days work from office role
- Office LocationsAgra/ Noida
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Public Relations or a related field.
- Proven experience in category management with a focus on strategic planning.
- Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data.
Job Description:
As the Category Head you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. Your strategic mindset leadership skills and deep understanding of category management will be instrumental in driving business growth.
Roles and responsibilities:
1. Category Strategy and :
- Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
- Execute strategic initiatives to enhance the overall performance and market presence of the assigned category.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure the success of implemented strategies.
2. Product Lifecycle Management:
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle from selection and development to retirement.
- Collaborate with product development teams to introduce new and innovative products.
- Regularly assess product performance and make datadriven decisions to optimize the assortment.
3. Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and manage the category budget ensuring cost effectiveness and profitability.
- Conduct regular financial analysis to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
- Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets.
4. Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead mentor and develop a highperforming category team.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Conduct regular team meetings set performance expectations and provide constructive feedback.
5. Marketing and Promotions:
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns.
- Implement marketing strategies to increase category awareness and drive sales.
- Analyze marketing campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed.
6. Coordination with Channel/Internal sales force:
- Implement effective marketing strategy with the available sales force and gradually increase it.
- Push the assigned category and get the results from the available resources.
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