Category Manager

Client of PlaceUp

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans to achieve sales, margin, and market share targets across traditional retail and e-commerce platforms.
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer insights, trends, and competitor activities.
• Identify opportunities for product portfolio expansion, new launches, and seasonal campaigns.

Retail & E-Commerce Channel Management

• Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions for both offline (retail/distribution) and online (marketplaces, D2C platforms, e-retailers).
• Coordinate with e-commerce teams to ensure accurate product listings, content, images, and digital merchandising.
• Monitor online sales performance, traffic, and conversion to adjust strategies.
• Ensure strong brand visibility at physical points of sale (POS) through planograms, displays, and activations.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and promotional support.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and e-commerce partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, sales, and finance teams to execute plans effectively.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track sales, profitability, and market share performance for assigned categories.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock across retail outlets and online warehouses.
• Provide regular reports with insights and recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• 4 - 6 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or product management in FMCG and/or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG distribution models, retail operations, and online marketplaces.
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of ERP, retail management systems, and e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, Amazon Seller Central) is an advantage.