Category Manager

Job Description: Category Manager - Chemist Box Private Limited

About Chemist Box Private Limited: Chemist Box Private Limited, a prominent multi-outlet retail pharmacy chain in Bihar, With 13-14 physical stores with massive expansion plan.

Position: Category Manager.

Location: Patna, Bihar

Job Summary: We are looking for a Category Manager to manage a group or non-medicine category of products for our company. You will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties.

An excellent category manager must have extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. They must have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key for category managers.

The goal is to increase sales and profitability of non-medicine businesses to drive sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
  
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
  
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
  
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
  
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
  
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
  
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
  
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
  
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
  
• Assume responsibility for budget development and revenue for category
  

Requirements

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as category manager or similar role
  
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
  
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
  
• Proficiency in MS Office
  
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
  
• Excellent communication and people skills
  
• BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field
  

Benefits

Salary: 5 lacks to 7 lacks