Category Manager - Food Industry

Seeking a Dynamic Category Manager for a Consumer brand based in Bengaluru.
Job Responsibilities
● Drive category growth by acquiring and managing relationships with manufacturers, processors, and key stakeholders in the snacks, namkeen, and edible oil industry.
● Leverage existing industry connections to generate new business opportunities and expand market presence.
● Identify potential clients, partners, and high-volume users across the food processing and FMCG sectors.
● Develop and execute category growth strategies aligned with business objectives.
● Conduct market mapping, competitor analysis, and industry research to identify growth opportunities.
● Build strong relationships with decision-makers, including plant heads, procurement teams, operations heads, and business owners.
● Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and account management of clients.
● Track category performance, sales pipeline, and revenue targets.
● Represent the organisation at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums.
Job Requirements
● Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or a related field.
● 2-5 years of experience in Sales, Category Management, or Key Account Management.
● Strong network and industry connections within the Snacks, Namkeen, Edible Oil, Food Processing, or FMCG sectors.
● Proven track record of driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships.
● Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
● Willingness to travel extensively across India.

Work arrangement
No