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SwiggyAssistant Manager - Category
Swiggy is hiring an Assistant Manager for Category in Bengaluru. This full-time, on-site role makes the holder responsible for a category profit and loss statement and…
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Swiggy is hiring an Assistant Manager for Category in Bengaluru. This full-time, on-site role makes the holder responsible for a category profit and loss statement and for the brand P&L tied to strategic brand partnerships. The setting is a fast-moving start-up where growth depends on data and close vendor relationships. The manager studies the category, brands, retail goals and competitors online and offline to locate growth levers. Customer needs and…
Job Description
Swiggy is hiring an Assistant Manager for Category in Bengaluru. This full-time, on-site role makes the holder responsible for a category profit and loss statement and for the brand P&L tied to strategic brand partnerships. The setting is a fast-moving start-up where growth depends on data and close vendor relationships.
The manager studies the category, brands, retail goals and competitors online and offline to locate growth levers. Customer needs and trends are analyzed to forecast demand. The role runs financial analysis of opportunities, plans promotions and campaigns to meet P&L targets, and works with marketing on awareness and trial across search, organic search and above-the-line channels. Shaping the assortment so products are found and bought is also part of the job.
Brand ownership covers platform revenue, savings, margin, inventory, returns and ordering. The manager builds partner relationships from strategy down to daily operations, proposes ideas that expand existing accounts, and establishes best practices and standard procedures. Analytical thinking, project management, meticulous detail and clear communication are required.
Responsibilities
- Own the category P&L and drive growth across categories and bands using industry insight.
- Study category, brand, retail and competitor dynamics, both online and offline.
- Analyze trends and customer behavior to anticipate demand.
- Run financial analysis of opportunities and plan promotions to meet P&L targets.
- Work with marketing on awareness and trial across search, organic search and above-the-line channels.
- Shape assortment for discoverability and conversion.
- Own brand growth metrics: revenue, savings, margins, inventory, returns and ordering.
- Build partner relationships, propose ways to expand accounts, and set up SOPs and best practices.
Requirements
- Ability to pin down unclear problems and invent fresh ways to meet customer needs.
- Initiative to build ideas on your own in a quick-moving start-up setting.
- Strong analytical thinking, project management and organization.
- Clear verbal and written communication with good interpersonal skills.
- Very high attention to detail and hands-on willingness.
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
Bengaluru is the listed location, and the role is on-site.
What does the role own?
It owns the category P&L and the brand P&L for strategic brand partnerships, including revenue, margins, inventory and returns.
How many years of experience are required?
The posting does not specify a number of years of experience.
Is a salary listed?
The posting does not state a salary or pay range.
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