Job Description

Salonmart India Pvt. Ltd., a fast-growing beauty retail destination, is looking for a

strategic and high-energy Category Manager

with a strong blend of

sales, marketing, and category growth mindset

. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about building brands, driving numbers, and growing rapidly in their career.

Role Overview

The Category Manager will be responsible for

end-to-end ownership of assigned product categories

, including sales performance, vendor coordination, pricing, promotions, and in-store execution. The role demands a strong commercial mindset, analytical ability, and passion to scale categories in a competitive retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Business Management

Own category P&L, sales targets, and growth plans Drive category-wise revenue, margins, and inventory turnover Analyze sales data, trends, and consumer behavior to optimize assortment Ensure right product mix, pricing, and availability across stores

Sales & Marketing Collaboration

Plan and execute category-level promotions, schemes, and launches Work closely with Sales & Store teams to improve conversions and upselling Coordinate with Marketing for digital campaigns, and in-store branding Track promotion effectiveness and improve ROI

Vendor & Brand Management

Manage relationships with leading brands, suppliers, and distributors Negotiate commercials, schemes, and marketing support Ensure timely launches, replenishment, and stock discipline

Execution & Reporting

Monitor store execution, VM standards, and staff product knowledge Train store teams on category features, benefits, and selling points Prepare MIS, forecasts, and performance reports for management

Candidate Profile

MBA in Retail / Marketing / Sales

(Mandatory) Minimum

5+ years of experience as Category Manager

with a

leading retail chain / reputed group

Strong exposure to

beauty, lifestyle, or organized retail categories

Proven track record of

driving category growth and profitability

Analytical, commercially sharp, and execution-focused

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong mix of

Sales & Marketing expertise

Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability Passionate, ambitious, and growth-oriented mindset Excellent communication, negotiation & presentation skills Proficient in MS Excel, MIS, and retail analytics tools
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person