Category Manager - Stationery & Toys

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Designation: Manager

Location: Mumbai

Our Story

Zepto is a fast-growing startup that delivers groceries in 10 minutes flat through an optimized network of dark stores that we're building across the country! We're currently present in all Indian metros - Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata.

We're incredibly well-funded and our investors include Y Combinator, Glade Brook, Nexus Venture Partners, and more! We've also built out one of the best startup teams in India, with Senior Executives from Uber, Flipkart, Dream11, and institutions like Stanford, INSEAD, IIM, and IIT.

Your Role

This role involves strategizing, developing, and managing the Stationery & Toys portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Portfolio Management:

- Identify market trends and consumer preferences to guide product selection and development.

- Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.

2. Supplier Relationships:

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.

- Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to ensure cost-effective product sourcing.

3. Financial Management:

- Create and manage budgets for the Stationery & Toys category.

- Monitor financial performance, analyze sales data, and make data-driven decisions to optimize profitability.

4. Marketing and Promotion:

- Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective promotional strategies for Stationery & Toys.

- Develop marketing campaigns to highlight the value and quality of Stationery & Toys.

5. Competitive Analysis:

- Stay informed about market trends and competitors' products.

- Identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation within the category.

What are we looking for?

- 1. Graduate from grade A, MBA institutes. - 2. 2 - 4 years of experience in the Stationery & Toys industry, preferably from retail.

- Strong knowledge of the Indian retail market and consumer preferences.

- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.