Category Manager

Category Manager – Gold Jewellery
Company: Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Employment: Full-time | On-site
Open Positions: 2
About the Company
Ashapuri Gold Ornament Limited is an established jewellery manufacturing company based in Ahmedabad, specialising in traditional, antique and heritage-inspired gold jewellery. We work with leading jewellery businesses across India, combining skilled craftsmanship, product innovation and large-scale manufacturing expertise.
We are looking for experienced and commercially driven Category Managers to strengthen our jewellery product development and merchandising functions.
Key Responsibilities
Independently manage assigned gold jewellery product categories, from concept development to production readiness.
Plan and develop new jewellery collections based on market trends, customer requirements and category opportunities.
Coordinate with jewellery designers, CAD teams, artisans, sampling teams and production departments.
Oversee product selection, prototype development, costing, weight optimisation and manufacturing feasibility.
Develop assortments across different product types, weight bands and price segments.
Analyse category performance, product gaps, approval rates and development timelines.
Ensure timely execution of collections while maintaining high standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Collaborate with internal sales, merchandising and manufacturing teams to meet business objectives.
Monitor product development progress and maintain accurate category reports.
Identify new designs, techniques and opportunities to improve product competitiveness.
Desired Experience & Skills
Preferably 3–10 years of relevant experience in gold jewellery manufacturing, product merchandising, category management or product development.
Strong understanding of traditional gold jewellery, including exposure to Plain Antique, Glass Kundan, Temple or Colourstone Jewellery.
Practical knowledge of jewellery design processes, CAD development, sampling, costing and production.
Ability to assess jewellery designs for commercial suitability, craftsmanship, weight and manufacturing feasibility.
Strong communication, coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with jewellery ERP or product development systems.
Experience working with organised jewellery manufacturers or major jewellery retail brands is an advantage.
Relevant industry experience and demonstrated product knowledge will receive strong consideration.
What We Offer
Opportunity to manage specialised gold jewellery categories.
Direct involvement in new collection development and product innovation.
Collaboration with experienced designers, artisans and business leadership.
A professional environment with long-term career growth opportunities.
Compensation aligned with relevant experience and capabilities.
Interested candidates should apply through LinkedIn with their updated resume.
Candidates with a relevant jewellery product portfolio or examples of successfully managed collections are encouraged to share them during the selection process.

Work arrangement
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