Category Head

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience : 5 years

Location : Gurugram

JobType : full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Head to lead and manage a key product category. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in category management, pricing, vendor relations, and P&L ownership. This role is pivotal in driving category growth, profitability, and operational excellence through collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, and operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Take full ownership of category P&L , ensuring sustainable and profitable growth.
• Analyze market trends , competitor activities , and customer insights to identify new opportunities.
• Lead vendor management , including sourcing, negotiations, and performance evaluations.
• Partner with marketing and product teams to define pricing, promotions , and assortment strategies .
• Monitor inventory levels , sales performance , and key metrics to optimize category outcomes.
• Guide, mentor, and develop a team of category managers and executives to achieve performance targets.
• Continuously enhance category operations to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability.

Requirements

Skills :

Category Management | Vendor Management | P&L Ownership | Analytical Thinking | Operational Excellence | Team Leadership