We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated candidate to manage our Category ITAD to oversee the strategic direction and overall performance of a specific category within our organization.
As the Category Head, you will be responsible for managing a team, developing and executing category plans, and driving growth and profitability within the assigned category.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, operations, and product development, will be essential to ensure alignment and achievement of our business objectives.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Develop a long-term plan and strategy for the development of the assigned category.
- Build strong relationships with buyer and seller teams to ensure effective collaboration and execution of category plans.
- Take ownership of the P&L for the managed category, driving growth and profitability..
- Manage key customer relationships, develop multiple sales channels, and optimize omni channel sales to maximize revenue.
- Utilize analytics and data-driven experimentation to identify growth areas and execute strategies for the category.
- Lead a team of mid to senior-level professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Possess experience and knowledge of assortment in multiple geographies, which is an added advantage.
- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organizational partnerships to enhance the category's offerings.
- Demonstrate a high level of ownership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to set up processes from scratch.
- Leverage industry knowledge of B2B industries, specifically in plastic and paper recycling.
- Prioritize customer satisfaction and optimize customer experience within the assigned category.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Expertise in category management.
- In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes.
- Analytical and critical thinker.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Work Experience
- 8+ years of work experience & Deep industry knowledge of B2B Industries.
- Astute business sense and analytical ability with great articulation skills.
- Prior operations and project/vendor-management experience
Knowledge/ Skills
- High level of ownership, willingness to set up things from scratch, high emotional intelligence.
- Superior research skills and resourcefulness to draw logical conclusions with often limited information.
- Knowledge/work experience in plastic, and paper recycling.
- Excellent planning skills, analytical ability, and lateral thinking ability.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication & Good people management skills.
- Addressing market needs and challenges.
