Category Manager

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS• Hands-on experience managing quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket or similar.• Strong understanding of GMV, take rates, ROAS, contribution margin and inventory turns.• Strong Excel and data orientation.• Strong commercial negotiation capability.ABOUT THE CLIENTOur client is a growing Indian consumer brand operating in the home fragrance and lifestyle space. The company is building a strong presence across digital, marketplace and quick-commerce channels and operates in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Own relationships with category, buying, growth and commercial teams across quick-commerce platforms.• Drive category strategy including hero SKUs, pricing, pack sizes and new product launches.• Improve fill rates, dark-store availability and forecast accuracy.• Manage visibility across search, sponsored placements, banners, collections and platform events.• Track and improve GMV, commercial performance and category profitability.• Build dashboards and reporting systems to support business decisions.• Develop a repeatable launch playbook for new SKUs across quick-commerce platforms.QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE• Graduate/Postgraduate degree from a recognised institution.• Up to 4 years of total professional experience.• Candidates with relevant experience from digital-first consumer brands managing quick-commerce channels may also be considered.OTHER DETAILSReporting To: FoundersIndustry Target: Quick Commerce PlatformWork Model Arrangement: OnsiteJob Location: Noida/NCR