Category Manager

Category Manager
A global consumer brand building its India category and growth team
Location: Gurugram, India — on-site
About the Company
A well-known global consumer brand is building its India category team and has partnered with Flexiple to hire. You will own a portfolio that millions of shoppers already touch and shape how it grows in one of the world's largest markets. Flexiple is a managed marketplace that helps global companies build high-performing teams and GCCs in India.
Role Overview
As a Category Manager, you will own the performance of your category end to end, from assortment and pricing to promotions and supplier partnerships, turning data into decisions that grow revenue and margin.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy
Own category planning, assortment, and pricing decisions
Build and track category P&L, margin, and growth targets
Plan promotions and launches with marketing and supply teams
Partnerships & Analysis
Negotiate terms and build relationships with suppliers and vendors
Analyse sales, share, and shopper data to spot opportunities
Present category reviews and recommendations to leadership
Ideal Candidate Profile
3 to 7 years in category management, buying, or merchandising
Strong commercial and analytical judgement with a P&L mindset
Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets and sales data
Clear written and spoken English and a reliable remote-work setup
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or consumer goods
Familiarity with supplier negotiation and vendor management
An MBA or postgraduate qualification in business
What We Offer
Ownership of a real category at a global consumer brand's India team
Remote-friendly, pan-India hiring with long-term placement
Direct exposure to leadership and a high-ownership mandate
One application considered for this and future matched roles
Hiring Process
HR Screening → Assignment → Leadership Round 1 → Leadership Round 2 → Culture Fit

Work arrangement
No