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About the Role
The Category Head will lead the strategy, growth, and profitability of a product category, managing vendor relationships, product assortment, and sales performance. The role requires deep market understanding and a proven track record in delivering financial results.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic vision and roadmap for the assigned product category
- Own P&L for the category, including revenue, gross margin, and inventory management
- Conduct market research to identify new product opportunities and monitor competitors
- Manage product lifecycle from conceptualization to end of life strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
- Collaborate cross functionally with marketing, sales, supply chain, and operations teams
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of category managers or specialists
- Define and optimize product assortment
- Develop and execute pricing strategies
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify growth areas
- Oversee promotional activities and merchandising strategies
Requirements
- Deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes
- Proven track record of delivering strong financial results
- Experience in developing and executing category plans
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Job Summary
- The Category Head will be responsible for the overall strategy, growth, and profitability of a specific product category.
- This role involves developing and executing comprehensive category plans, managing vendor relationships, optimizing product assortment, and driving sales performance.
- The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes within their assigned category, with a proven track record of delivering strong financial results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic vision and roadmap for the assigned product category, aligning with overall business objectives.
- Own the P&L for the category, including revenue, gross margin, and inventory management, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
- Conduct in depth market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities, understand consumer needs, and monitor competitor activities.
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from conceptualization, sourcing, pricing, promotion, to end of life strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and promotional support.
- Collaborate cross functionally with marketing, sales, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of category initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of category managers or specialists, fostering a high performance culture.
- Define and optimize product assortment, ensuring a compelling and relevant offering that meets customer demand and business goals.
- Develop and execute pricing strategies to maximize profitability and market share while remaining competitive.
- Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and work closely with the supply chain team to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize obsolescence.
- Analyze sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to identify areas for improvement and growth within the category.
- Oversee promotional activities and merchandising strategies to drive category visibility and sales.
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