Category Manager

Key Responsibility Areas

• Category Leadership & P&L Management: Own the category's performance from top to bottom line, with accountability for growth and profitability that drives value for edamama and our customers.
• Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Building: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key brands and partners, securing marketing collaborations and brand solutions that propel joint business goals and create winning partnerships.
• Omnichannel Sales Planning (O2O): Lead dynamic sales strategies across in-app, in-store, and event (expo) channels, ensuring cohesive and high-impact customer journeys.
• Market Insight & Competitive Advantage: Develop a forward-thinking approach to assortment, pricing, and merchandising by spotting trends, tracking competitors, and staying attuned to market shifts. Champion unique category differentiators that set us apart.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee stock levels, financial reconciliation, and ensure operational efficiency across channels, while upholding compliance and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, E-commerce, Retail, or Commercial Management.
• Proven experience managing category P&L and delivering commercial growth.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with experience working with brand partners and suppliers.
• Experience developing and executing omnichannel sales and merchandising strategies.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with proficiency in business performance analysis.
• Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and customer-centric environment.