Associate Category Manager - Business Development (1-5 Yrs) Hyderabad (B2C/Retail/Channel Sales)

Key Responsibility Areas :- To bring in the relevant assortment- Engage with vendors to improve the business of category- Manage partners including sellers and brands- Grow category through the available levers- Constant market scanning of competitive assortments & pricing to identify gaps, threat s and opportunities and taking corrective actions in conjunction with buying, marketing and operations teams- Managing the process for all inventory returns and their liquidation in line with defined SOPs.Skill Set : - An understanding of offline retail and passion for learning- Smart, enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative- Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines- Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities- Have proven data analysis skills- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude- Overall understanding of business and good business acumen- Proven experience leading cross-functional projects- Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment- Ability to analyze market trend and act accordingly- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Monitoring sales and inventory levels to minimise lost opportunitiesKey Performance Index :- Demonstrate great voice - Show strong ownership and commitment- Bring relevant insights in marketing and merchandising.- Maintain strong relationship with principal brands for margin, instocking & offers competitiveness- Forging strategic tie-ups with principals which bring short term gain and long term benefits for Apollo ecosystemEducation & Professional Qualifications :- Bachelor s degree mandatory- Master s degree is preferred- Work experience is preferred (1- 2 years).- Experience in Consumer-facing sectors such as (Pharma Retail, FMCG is Mandatory)- Experience in Business, category managementAdditional Information- This is 6 days work from office role- Candidate should be open to travel within the region (ref:updazz.com)

Payroll Type : Permanent