Location : Hyderabad
Work Mode: onsite and Open to Travel with the Region
Experience ; 1 to 5 years
Compensation: INR() 1,000,000 to 1,200,000
Role Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and business-oriented Category Executive to support and grow assigned product categories within a fast-paced retail environment. The role focuses on assortment planning, vendor management, category growth, and market analysis to drive sales, margin, and inventory efficiency.
The ideal candidate will come from Apparel, FMCG, Pharma Retail, or other consumer-facing industries, with a strong understanding of offline retail operations and category fundamentals.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Curate and onboard relevant assortments aligned with category strategy
- Collaborate with vendors to enhance category performance and business outcomes
- Manage and nurture relationships with sellers, partners, and brand principals
- Drive category growth through pricing, promotions, assortment optimization, and availability levers
- Conduct continuous market and competitor analysis on assortment, pricing, and trends to identify gaps, threats, and opportunities
- Work closely with buying, marketing, and operations teams to implement corrective actions
- Manage inventory returns and liquidation processes in line with defined SOPs
- Monitor sales performance and inventory levels to minimize lost sales opportunities
Skill Set & Competencies
- Strong understanding of offline retail with a passion for continuous learning
- Smart, enthusiastic, proactive, and creative mindset
- Excellent organizational skills including prioritization, scheduling, and time management
- Proven negotiation and influencing capabilities
- Strong numerical, analytical, and data interpretation skills
- Sound business acumen with an overall understanding of category economics
- Experience working on or supporting cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Capability to analyze market trends and respond with actionable strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree: Mandatory
- Master's Degree (MBA): Preferred
- Work Experience: 12 years preferred
- Mandatory Industry Experience: Consumer-facing sectors such as FMCG, Pharma Retail, Apparel, or related retail environments
- Exposure to business operations, category management, or merchandising is desirable
Additional Information
- This is a 6-days work-from-office role
- Candidate must be open to regional travel as required
