Job Description
Job Title : Category Manager – Drone Ecosystem (Agri / Non-Agri / DaaS)
Department : Business Development / Category Management
Location : Gurugram
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience Required : 3–6 Years
Reporting To : Head – Business Strategy / Director
About The Role
As a Category Manager , you will take complete ownership of the assigned product categories (Agri Drones / Non-Agri Drones / Drone Parts / RPTO & Allied Services / DaaS). Your primary responsibilities include P&L management, vendor development, business growth, and marketing across both B2B and D2C channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage category-level P&L across all sales channels (online and offline).
- Develop and drive vendor / supplier partnerships, including sourcing, negotiations, contracts, and performance management.
- Lead empanelment processes, institutional onboarding, and individual contracts for DaaS and other offerings.
- Maintain inventory control, ensure availability of top SKUs, and forecast demand.
- Plan and execute sales promotions, campaigns, product launches, and go-to-market strategies.
- Drive content creation for marketing, PR, and social media specific to the category.
- Identify and introduce complementary products and services.
- Track and drive revenue growth and market penetration.
- Provide performance MIS, analysis, and strategic inputs to senior leadership.
- Explore, identify, and build channel partners and dealership networks.
- Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for pre-sales, sales, and post-sales activities including order closure and customer satisfaction.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
3–6 years of experience in Drone Ecosystem Management (Agri, Non-Agri, Defence, Surveillance), with a minimum 2 years in B2B / channel sales / key accounts.Strong exposure to category supply chain, distribution networks, and customer behavior.Demonstrated experience in vendor / brand management, commercial negotiations, and P&L responsibility.Educational Qualification : B.E. / B.Tech + MBA from a reputed institution.Proficient in market research, analytics, CRM tools, and data-driven decision-making.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.High ownership mindset, entrepreneurial approach, and the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.Collaborative team player with an ability to work across functions.A Typical Day in This Role
Identify and maintain a database of potential clients and their drone requirements.Engage with existing and potential vendors, understand their capabilities, and onboard them via MoU, API, and catalog integration.Manage lead pipelines, conduct client presentations, negotiate terms, ensure order processing, delivery, and payment collection.Regularly update category listings, refine offerings, and introduce innovations.Lead cross-sell and upsell efforts within the ecosystem.Drive category visibility and relevance through marketing efforts and competitive intelligence.Be the SPOC for your category – from acquisition to customer satisfaction and revenue realization.How To Apply
Interested candidates can share their updated CVs at [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject : Application for Category Manager – Drone Ecosystem.
Skills Required
CRM Tools