Assistant Manager - Category
About the Role
Owner of Category P&L - Category Growth Levers & Market UnderstandingHave a thorough understanding of the industry, category, brand & retail objectives, online & offline competition, trends/events, competition, vendors with a strong understanding of growth leversStrong focus on customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to deliver a customer experience that is unparalleledStay on top of changing trends and strategic priorities through in-depth data analysis to predict customer behaviorConduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet P&L goals, drive necessary promotions, campaigns basis insights, marketing plans etc.Work with marketing team to identify the best initiatives to build awareness and encourage trial across channels – SEM, SEO, ATL, etc. Work on relevant assortment, enable its discovery and ensure conversionImplement industry insights and best practices to grow overall category & band P&LsOwnership of Brand P&L - Strategic Brand Partnerships Management :Develop deep and long standing relationships with the partners to drive relationships from the strategic to tactical and create win-win situations in the value chainOwn the brand growth numbers of the platform in terms of revenue, savings, margins, inventory management, products, returns, ordering, etc.Expanding the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectivesSet up industry best practices and SOPsDemonstrated ability to identify and solve ambiguous problemsIdentifying customer needs and inventing new ways to meet those needsTenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environmentProven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential Excellent verbal and written communication with interpersonal skills Extreme attention to detail and willingness to roll up your sleeves.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.Visit our tech blogs to learn more about some the challenges we deal with: https://medium.com/swiggy-bytesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.