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Swiggy is hiring a Lead, Category in Bengaluru to own a category's profit and loss and manage brand partnerships. The role blends category strategy, marketing and…
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Swiggy is hiring a Lead, Category in Bengaluru to own a category's profit and loss and manage brand partnerships. The role blends category strategy, marketing and vendor management. It is a full-time, on-site position. The lead is accountable for the category P&L and drives growth through promotions, campaigns and pricing decisions based on customer and market insight. The job requires a deep grasp of industry dynamics, retail goals, online and…
Job Description
Swiggy is hiring a Lead, Category in Bengaluru to own a category's profit and loss and manage brand partnerships. The role blends category strategy, marketing and vendor management. It is a full-time, on-site position.
The lead is accountable for the category P&L and drives growth through promotions, campaigns and pricing decisions based on customer and market insight. The job requires a deep grasp of industry dynamics, retail goals, online and offline competitors, trends and suppliers. It also covers assortment, product discovery and conversion, and working with marketing on search, SEO and above-the-line channels to build awareness and trial.
The second responsibility is the brand P&L and strategic partnerships. The lead builds lasting partner relationships aimed at win-win outcomes along the value chain, and is accountable for the platform's brand figures, covering revenue, savings, margins, inventory, returns and ordering. Expanding ties with existing customers through new proposals and setting industry practices and SOPs are part of the work.
Strong candidates solve ambiguous problems, spot unmet customer needs and devise new ways to meet them, and work independently in a quick-moving startup setting. Analytical rigor, project management, organization, attention to detail and clear communication are essential.
The posting does not give a salary, years of experience or benefits.
Responsibilities
- Own the category P&L and drive growth through promotions, campaigns and pricing
- Use data to anticipate customer behavior and shifting trends
- Work with marketing on search, SEO and above-the-line awareness efforts
- Improve assortment, discovery and conversion
- Build long-term partnerships with strategic brands
- Own brand revenue, savings, margins, inventory, returns and ordering
- Create best practices and standard operating procedures
Requirements
- Ability to solve ambiguous problems
- Strong analytical thinking and project management
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Hands-on willingness in a quick-moving startup setting
Qualifications
- Drive to invent new ways to meet customer needs
- Ability to develop ideas independently
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the job based?
The role is based in Bengaluru and is on-site.
What does the role own?
The lead owns the category P&L and the brand P&L, including revenue, margins, inventory and returns.
What experience is required?
The posting does not specify the number of years of experience required.
Is a salary listed?
The posting does not list a salary.
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