Category Manager

Job Requirements

Core Roles & Responsibilities for Category Manager at V-Guard

Strategic Part

• Assist the process of new product development from consumer insight to product concept development, driving innovation agenda for the organization while working closely with external and internal teams (R&D, Design & Sales).
• Assist the above annual planning process for all channels (General Trade, Modern Trade, eCommerce, Exports, CSD, etc.) to have a comprehensive category map for different product categories.
• Undertake / Drive market scan to identify new potential categories basis core / adjacency to existing business or basis any opportunity that may come up. Market scan will include preparing business plans, go-to-market plans and launch plans as well.
• Lead / Assist the commercial refresh process to ensure, channel wise product plan & channel wise profitability plan is designed and delivered, product life cycle management decisions – Refresh / Reposition / Re-price.
• Assist in building a 5 yr category and P&L roadmap for designated category.

Operating Part

Supporting Responsibilities for Category Manager at V-Guard

Candidate Must Have :

Skills Required

Market Research, Product Development, Business Planning, Product Management, Analytical Skills, Consulting, pricing management , Financial Acumen, Marketing Strategies