Category Manager Job in Bengaluru at Livspace

Livspace is hiring for the role of Category Manager!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy that aligns with company goals and drives revenue growth.
• Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, external vendors) to define product features, pricing, and positioning. Drive the product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Performance Tracking: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure category performance. Regularly analyze data and adjust strategies as needed to achieve growth and bottom-line targets.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Marketing & Promotion: Work closely with the internal teams to create compelling campaigns that promote the category and increase adoption.

Requirements:

• MBA from Tier 1 college
• 1-3 years in category management, product management, or a related field, preferably within a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Experience in product development and building category from 0-1
• Basic knowledge of category management principles, merchandising techniques, and pricing strategies
• Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and strategies to various stakeholders
• The result-oriented mindset with strong business acumen

Livspace is Asia’s largest and fastest-growing omni-channel home interiors and renovation platform. Using its proprietary technology, Livspace provides a one-stop renovation solution for homeowners — from design to managed last mile fulfilment for all rooms in a home. The platform has organised a fragmented industry, bringing together designers, brands, manufacturers and contractors to enable an eCommerce-like trusted and predictable experience.