Category Manager

Job Title: Category Manager

Experience: 2-4 Years

Education: MBA from a Tier 1 College

Location: Jaipur, India

Company: Thrillophilia

About Thrillophilia

Thrillophilia is a leading platform for booking travel experiences, dedicated to curating and delivering unparalleled travel adventures. As one of the fastest-growing and largest companies in the multi-day tours category in India, we have achieved a 10X growth over the past three years, with positive EBITDA and net profitability. By 2023, our tours category alone generated close to ₹400 crores in revenue, making us the second-largest player in this space in India, just behind MMT. Our journey has been fueled by grit, perseverance, and an unwavering startup mindset. Today, as we transition into a large-scale global company, we are on a mission to build the world’s best multi-day tours company, and much more

Learn more about us: Thrillophilia - About

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Category Manager with a proven background in B2C or D2C environments. In this role, you will be responsible for the P&L of your assigned category, overseeing the entire product portfolio, managing sales, collaborating with marketing teams, creating compelling offers, and utilizing data analytics to drive category growth. This position demands a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execute plans effectively and ensure the success of the category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the P&L for your assigned category, driving revenue growth and profitability through strategic planning and execution.
• Oversee the entire product portfolio, ensuring it aligns with market demand, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize category performance, working closely with sales teams to achieve targets.
• Partner with marketing teams to create compelling offers, promotional campaigns, and brand strategies that enhance category visibility and customer engagement.
• Leverage data analytics to monitor category performance, identify growth opportunities, and make informed decisions that drive category success.
• Develop and execute category strategies that align with Thrillophilia's overall business goals, focusing on growth, market share, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution of category initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Champion the customer experience within the category, ensuring that all offerings meet or exceed customer expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• MBA from a Tier 1 College (e.g., IIMs, ISB, or other globally renowned institutions).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in category management, product management, or a related role within B2C or D2C environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing P&L, with a strong focus on driving profitability and category growth.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions that enhance category performance.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to executing plans effectively, ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create impactful offers and campaigns that drive customer engagement and sales.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
• A deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to develop offerings that resonate with target audiences.

Why Join Us?

At Thrillophilia, you will be part of a team that is redefining the future of travel. With millions of users and ambitious global growth plans, we are looking for innovative minds to help us scale and perfect our marketing programs. Join us if you’re ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that values creativity, hard work, and a passion for travel.