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Category Manager - Drone Ecosystem

Category Manager - Drone Ecosystem

ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
5 days ago
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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.

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