Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Sales Management Procurement Vendor Management Category Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Pricing Strategies Market Analysis Corporate Sourcing Process Improvement

Other Skills

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Negotiation
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Customer Service
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Strategic Planning
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, sales, or operations, preferably in clothing.
Post-secondary degree in Business or a related field is advantageous.
Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications.

Requirements:

Manage end-to-end clothing category, including product selection, pricing, and vendor relationships.
Lead the launch cycle for new products and private brands within the category.
Collaborate with vendors, sellers, and marketing teams to optimize product placement and customer experience.
Analyze product performance and make strategic adjustments to meet growth targets.

Distacart

About Distacart

Distacart is a high-growth e-commerce startup headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley. We are disrupting the cross-border e-commerce industry with our innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Founded by engineers from multiple successful startups, our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about technology and e-commerce. We bring a wealth of experience and a track record of success to the table, and we're using that to make cross-border e-commerce more accessible and seamless to customers and businesses across the globe. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking exceptionally talented individuals to join our team. If you're a driven and ambitious professional with a passion for e-commerce and technology, we want to hear from you. We offer a fast-paced and dynamic work environment where you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that's driving the future of e-commerce. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, making it a great place to grow your career. We are currently seeking candidates for various positions, including: • Software engineers • Marketing specialists • Product managers • Business development professionals • Operations managers • Data scientists • Sales professionals If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup and make a real impact, join us at Distacart. Apply now and take the first step in building your career with us. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of a company that is changing the game in the cross-border e-commerce industry. Apply today and let's build the future of e-commerce together.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Job Description for Distacart – Category Manager Clothing

About Distacart

Distacart is a global ecommerce platform which helps sellers list authentic Indian products for sale all over the world.

Location: Hyderabad
Timings: 10AM to 7PM
Job type: Fulltime

Job Description:

We are looking for an outstanding and entrepreneurial Clothing Category Manager to lead one of the fastest growing and strategically important clothing categories at Distacart. As a leader, you will be responsible for revenue generation, defining the vision and strategic roadmap for the category, and managing the selection, pricing, and customer experience. You will also lead crossfunctional development activities, projects, and process improvements to enhance the customer experience. This role requires close collaboration with strategic vendors, sellers, stakeholders, and the marketing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for endtoend management of the Clothing category, including the lead to launch cycle for new productsbrands under Private Brands, and driving inputs to achieve desired scale for the categorys topline and bottomline growth.

Reporting to the Products Head, this position is based at Distacarts India office.

Summary:

The Category Manager Clothing is responsible for the purchasing, pricing, and oversight of all Clothing products. Key responsibilities include establishing vendor relationships, selecting and sourcing specific products, performing competitive analysis, managing product pricing and details, and coordinating product training resources.

Job Duties:

Establish and maintain vendor relationships and purchasing agreements
Select and source specific products to meet customer demand
Regularly review brand and product performance and make necessary adjustments
Prepare new product input templates and update product pricingdetails
Coordinate and source product training resources
Manage purchasing and opentobuy plan
Capitalize on special purchase opportunities and manage product presentation
Coordinate with marketing for product pricing and placement

Requirements:

5+ years of purchasingbuying, sales, or operational management experience (ideally in Clothing)
PostSecondary degree in Business or a related field is an asset
Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business initiatives
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.