Category Manager

Homzmart is an end to end community that connects home professionals with homeowners who can browse home designs, furniture, accessories and products and also can find reviews, referring professionals, take advice from professionals and read articles about home improvement.

• Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category

  
  

• Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category

  
  

• Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products

  
  

• Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff

  
  

• Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services

  
  

• Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels

  
  

• Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand

  
  

• Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising

  
  

• Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories

  
  

• Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory

  
  

• Managing budget development and revenue for the category

  
  

• Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.

  
  

• Strong previous experience in category management is a must
• E-commerce experience is a must
• Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
• Ability to analyse and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
• An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
• Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
• An analytical mind with strategic ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office