Product Category Specialist (Bengaluru)

Job Description As a Category Manager at Curefit Healthcare Pvt Ltd, your role will involve managing a category of products to maximize consumer appeal and drive sales and profitability. You will be responsible for the pricing, promotion, and overall management of the product category. Your primary focus will be on understanding consumer needs, developing long-term strategies, and fostering relationships with vendors to ensure quality services and competitive pricing. Key Responsibilities Manage the topline and bottom line of the product category Oversee the product roadmap, including supply/sourcing and demand management Build and enhance the brand to deliver value to consumers Manage customer NPS and post-purchase Experience Analyze industry and consumer trends to inform decision-making Develop long-term strategies for product categories Implement exit strategies for underperforming products Provide cost analysis and profitability recommendations Build trust relationships with vendors for better pricing and quality Forecast product demand and manage inventory sustainability Collaborate with marketing teams on pricing and promotions Expand product categories in partnership with buyers and merchandisers Track performance metrics and highlight variances for improvement Lead forecasting and budgeting exercises for the category Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent Specialization in Banking/Financial Services is preferred Minimum 4 years of experience as a category manager or similar role Strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, and presentation skills Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of multitasking under tight timelines Proficiency in category management, marketing, and sales principles Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods Strategic thinking and analytical mindset Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.