Category Manager

About Magick Home

Magick Home is one of India's fastest-growing premium home interiors brands, specializing in modular kitchens, wardrobes, and customized living solutions. Backed by cutting-edge manufacturing, design innovation, and a strong omnichannel presence, the company is investing significantly in digital transformation and performance marketing to accelerate customer acquisition and drive measurable business outcomes.

Job Summary:

The Category Manager (Furniture & Modular) will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This role requires strong category knowledge, e-Commerce, product management skills, and a keen understanding of market trends and customer needs in the furniture and facilities space.

Job Responsibilities:

Category Planning:

● Implement category strategies and strive to achieve sales and margin targets, aligned

with company goals and objectives.

● Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive

threats in the furniture and facilities category.

Product Selection and Assortment Management:

● Source and select high-quality furniture and facilities products to meet customer needs

and preferences, ensuring a diverse and attractive product assortment.

● Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with vendors to optimize product margins

and maintain competitive pricing in the market.

Vendor Management and Relationships:

● Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, including

managing performance, and resolving issues.

● Evaluate vendor performance against key metrics such as quality, delivery, and service

levels, and take appropriate actions to address any deficiencies.

Inventory Management and Planning:

● Work closely with inventory and logistics teams to forecast demand, manage inventory

levels, and optimize stock replenishment for the furniture and facilities category.

● Monitor inventory turnover, stock levels, and product availability to minimize out-of-stock situations and maximize sales opportunities.

Promotions and Marketing:

● Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute promotional

campaigns, marketing materials, and sales initiatives to drive category growth and

customer engagement.

● Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product

promotions, cross-selling, and upselling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

● Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

● Proven experience (4-5 years) in category management, product management, or

related role, preferably in the furniture or facilities industry.

● Strong product knowledge and understanding of furniture and facilities products,

materials, and trends.

● Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to

interact effectively with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

● Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make

data-driven decisions to drive category performance.

● Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

concurrently and prioritize workload effectively.

● Proficiency in MS office and category management software/tools.