Category Lead - E Commerce

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities • Develop and execute strategies to increase online sales and improve product visibility on marketplaces. • Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform category decisions and stay ahead of the competition. • Manage category performance across multiple e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, etc. • Manage product listings, catalog updates, and content optimization across Quick Commerce and D2C platforms to ensure accuracy, discoverability, and consistent brand presentation. • Scale sales across Quick Commerce and D2C platforms by driving category growth, optimizing pricing and promotions, and expanding market share. • Generate revenue across Quick Commerce and D2C platforms • Plan and forecast inventory to ensure stock availability • Own category P&L and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders Requirements • 5-8 years of experience in ecommerce/quick-commerce category management, preferably in Accessories, Lifestyle, or related consumer categories. • Prior experience working in a D2C brand is strongly preferred. • Hands-on experience managing Amazon Seller/Vendor Central and Blinkit (or similar quick-commerce) platforms is a must. • Strong analytical skills comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, and ideally exposure to tools like Amazon Brand Analytics, Helium10, or similar. • Understanding of marketplace advertising (Amazon Ads, Blinkit Ads) and performance marketing metrics. • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills — will work closely with internal teams and external platform POCs.