Associate Category Manager

Job Title:

Associate Category Manager

Location:

Bangalore

Experience:

2-3 years in Category Management - Vendor Onboarding & Management, Owning Business Metrics, Operations and Strategic management

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic

Associate Category Manager

to drive growth and efficiency in our category operations. The ideal candidate will have

2-3 years of experience in a strategic role - building and operating categories, sales, and vendor management . This role requires a strong

problem-solving mindset , the ability to conduct

root cause analysis , and a

data-driven approach

to decision-making. The Category Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and implement effective solutions that align with company goals.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Revenue & Growth Drive category-level revenue growth and achieve assigned targets. Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within the category. Introduce premium offerings to increase average order value and profitability. 2. Pricing & Margin Management Optimize margins while ensuring competitive and market-aligned pricing. Standardize rate cards, packages, and pricing frameworks. Collaborate closely with Sales and Planning teams to close deals profitably. Monitor discounting practices and maintain strong commercial discipline. 3. Demand Fulfilment & Cross-Functional Coordination Ensure timely vendor allocation for confirmed events. Coordinate with Planners and City teams for seamless execution. Maintain backup vendor options to mitigate last-minute risks. 4. Quality & Experience Management Track and evaluate vendor performance across events. Gather internal feedback from Planners and WEMs to assess quality standards. Continuously improve vendor quality benchmarks. Identify, manage, or replace underperforming vendors. 5. Reporting & Data Tracking Monitor and analyze key metrics including: Category revenue Gross margin Vendor performance score Conversion support rate Share structured weekly updates with the Category Lead / City Lead. 6. Vendor Onboarding & Supply Expansion Identify and onboard high-quality vendors within the assigned category. Negotiate commercial terms, margins, and payment structures. Ensure all vendor documentation, contracts, and pricing are standardized and updated. Build and maintain a strong, diverse vendor base across cities.

Key Skills & Competencies: First principles problem solver and doer mindset. Strong

analytical and problem-solving skills

with a strategic mindset. Ability to build and grow category business from scratch, launch new categories, new geographical markets Hands-on experience with

Category management, vendor management, and business development . Proficiency in

data analysis and working with analytical tools (Excel, SQL, BI Tools, etc.) . Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and drive cross-functional initiatives. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of market trends and competitor strategies within the industry.

Qualifications & Experience: 2-3 years

of relevant experience in

category management, sales, business strategy, vendor management .

Why Join Us? Opportunity to work in a

high-growth

and

impact-driven

environment. Exposure to

strategic decision-making

and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

If you have a passion for

problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and category management , we would love to hear from you! Apply now.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work with a fast-growing platform in the wedding industry. Professional growth and networking opportunities. If you are passionate about the wedding industry and have a knack for vendor management and building business, we would love to hear from you!

Feel free to reach us at: Email : Website :

https://www.theweddingcompany.com