Category Manager, Amazon Now

Description

We're seeking a Category Manager to anchor the Core Consumables Selection and Pricing Strategy and spearhead our expansion into emerging Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) markets at Amazon. This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to architect and scale new verticals in consumables and beauty, while driving transformative growth in our seller ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities

• Seller Development & Market Expansion:
  
  

Pioneer and execute strategies to identify, onboard, and develop high-potential D2C brands in consumables and beauty verticals

Architect comprehensive roadmaps for new vertical launches, ensuring seamless integration with existing Amazon frameworks

Design and implement seller success programs that drive business growth and category excellence

Create innovative solutions to accelerate the growth of emerging D2C brands

Build and nurture strategic relationships with key sellers and industry stakeholders

Develop scalable frameworks for seller performance optimization and business development

• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
  
  

Partner with cross-functional business leaders to gather critical insights and drive consensus

Lead collaborative decision-making processes for selection and pricing strategies

Present recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders

Champion seller success initiatives across the organization

• Collaborate with Business Leaders:
  
  

Work closely with every business leader across the organization to gather key inputs and insights.

Facilitate discussions and ensure alignment of priorities to make informed selections.

• Market Insights Analysis:
  
  

Continuously track market trends and competitor activities to understand market needs and opportunities.

Use data-driven insights to provide recommendations for strategy on selection & pricing.

• Ensure High-Quality Inputs:
  
  

Ensure the best-in-class inputs are utilized for selection processes.

Develop and maintain frameworks for gathering, validating, and incorporating input from various stakeholders.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in business, product management, or a related field.

Proven experience in program management, especially in collaborative environments.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key job responsibilities

Setup the right frameworks for deciding the right Selection & Pricing Strategy

Work with multiple internal stakeholders to operationalize the Selection & Pricing strategy

Setup best in class Cataloguing practices to help consumers make the right choice

About The Team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of with Excel experience
• 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
  
  

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Company - ASSPL - Karnataka

Job ID: A10432618