category director

Unacademy

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 Position : Associate Director/Category Head
 
 
 
 
 Location: Bengaluru
 
 
 
 
 Experience : 3 - 6 Years
 
 
 
 
 Work Mode: 6 Days a Week (Work From Office)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Unacademy is India&rsquo;s largest learning platform, empowering millions of learners with access to top educators, high-quality content, and world-class learning experiences. With a mission to democratize education, Unacademy is shaping the future of learning across online and offline formats through innovation, data-driven insights, and learner-first design.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are looking for a strategic and performance-driven Category Head / Associate Director to lead the CA/CS/CMA category. The ideal candidate will drive category growth through effective P&amp;L management, educator partnerships, learner engagement, and execution excellence. You will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the category while ensuring
 
 
 measurable business impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 ● Category Ownership: Own the P&amp;L for the CA/CS/CMA category, driving growth, profitability, and learner outcomes.
 
 
 ● Strategy &amp; Execution: Define short-term and long-term strategies for category expansion, educator acquisition, and learner retention.
 
 
 ● Team Leadership: Lead and mentor category associates, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure strong execution and performance.
 
 
 ● Educator Management: Identify, onboard, and manage top educators; drive collaborations that align with brand and learner expectations.
 
 
 ● Operational Excellence: Streamline workflows for class scheduling, academic planning, and learner engagement in coordination with central and regional teams.
 
 
 ● Revenue &amp; Growth: Monitor key performance metrics, analyze business trends, and implement data-backed initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
 
 
 ● Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, and Growth teams to deliver best-in-class category outcomes.
 
 
 ● Learner Experience: Ensure high-quality academic delivery, learner satisfaction, and brand consistency across all touchpoints.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 ● Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from a Tier 1 institute and MBA from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 college.
 
 
 ● 3&ndash;6 years of experience in Category Management, Business Operations, or P&amp;L Management, preferably in EdTech or Education domains.
 
 
 ● Proven expertise in revenue management, strategic planning, and stakeholder leadership.
 
 
 ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making ability.
 
 
 ● Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 
 
 ● Experience in managing teams and driving business growth in a fast-paced environment.
 
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Category Head

Majid Al Futtaim

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 As part of MAF Retail - Carrefour&rsquo;s Supermarkets transformation journey across the UAE, we are introducing a
 
 new leadership role
 
 that will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our retail Supermarket business. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the region&rsquo;s most trusted and dynamic retail brands at a time of significant growth and transformation.
 
 
 We invite you to be part of this exciting journey.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The
 
 Commercial Director
 
 will lead the commercial transformation and turnaround agenda for Carrefour Supermarkets business across the UAE, driving profitability, assortment efficiency, and supplier partnerships. This role is pivotal in reshaping the commercial strategy, optimizing category performance, and ensuring the brand remains the preferred destination for customers in a highly competitive grocery retail market.
 
 
 The ideal candidate brings deep experience from
 
 recognized international grocery retailers
 
 , combined with a
 
 solid understanding of the UAE retail landscape
 
 and
 
 local customer dynamics
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define and implement the commercial strategy, focusing on margin improvement, pricing competitiveness, and category performance.
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 <li>
 Drive data-led commercial decisions to optimize assortment, supplier terms, and product mix.
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 Partner closely with operations, supply chain, and marketing to ensure commercial strategies translate effectively at store level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the development of category growth plans aligned with consumer trends and local market needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Introduce best-in-class retail practices from global markets to uplift performance across core grocery, fresh, and FMCG categories.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Supplier &amp; Partnership Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to unlock joint business plans and long-term growth.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate commercial agreements ensuring sustainable profitability and win-win outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build strong relationships with global and regional suppliers to enhance sourcing capabilities and competitiveness.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Team &amp; Performance Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial team focused on execution excellence.
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 <li>
 Instill a performance culture driven by clear KPIs, ownership, and accountability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion collaboration between local and regional commercial functions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Transformation &amp; Turnaround Delivery
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as a key driver of the commercial development project, with a focus on structural margin improvement and cost optimization.
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 <li>
 Drive simplification, efficiency, and modernization across commercial processes and decision-making frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver measurable improvements in category profitability, sales mix, and supplier contribution.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Background
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Minimum 10 years
 
 of progressive commercial leadership in
 
 grocery retail
 
 , with at least
 
 5 years in a senior manager/director or commercial/category lead role.
 
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 <li>
 Proven track record with
 
 recognized grocery retailers.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated success leading
 
 commercial turnaround or transformation projects
 
 within large retail organizations.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Experience
 
 in the local UAE grocery markets is essential.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of UAE market customer preferences, pricing sensitivity, and supplier landscape.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic commercial acumen with a strong understanding of P&amp;L management and category profitability.
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 <li>
 Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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 Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical and financial capability.
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 Ability to balance short-term performance with long-term brand and market positioning.
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 Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead transformation through influence, clarity, and collaboration.
 </li>
 </ul>
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Commercial Director - Supermarkets

American Express

<div>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping Amex enhance the purchasing power of over $11B annual third party spend. We provide strategic consultation to the business and provide end-to-end procurement services. We improve the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box. GSM, together with our business partners, manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves in addition to revenue generation relating to working with Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring optimal user experience for Amex colleagues and suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing and Business Enablement (SS&amp;BE) is responsible for helping Amex enhance its purchasing power with third parties, of which $3B is for Technology category. The role of Category Director &ndash; Technology is expected to lead best in class Category Management in pursuit of developing global category plans to support business unit and enterprise objectives bringing the best expertise, quality, and innovations to American Express through our third-party relationships. The role has oversight and responsibility for leading Technology Strategy planning and negotiations for Technology categories such as Infrastructure, Software as a Service and IT Labor.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
<ul><li>Develop global category management plans to meet business objectives, understand spend profiles, develop sourcing strategies, and complete industry benchmarking analysis.
</li><li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners to understand key business strategies, objectives, priorities and opportunities.
</li><li>Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal partners and suppliers to meet enterprise objectives, enhance capabilities, protect the brand, realize saves, influence demand and drive other profit benefits to support growth.
</li><li>Initiate and drive strategic activities across the global category that have major impact on revenue and profitability.
</li><li>Negotiate key deals and contracts and complete supplier assessments and selections through RFx activities.
</li><li>Key contact to senior and executive management and primary Relationship Lead across various business units and categories.
</li><li>Partner across SS&amp;BE team to bring global value chain perspective and enterprise mindset to deliver significant value and savings to the enterprise.
</li><li>Create a culture of strong critical thinking, financial analytics, external marketplace focus and partner closely with business units to influence and help drive key, strategic business decisions.
</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders and the SS&amp;BE Source to Contract team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of contracting activities.
</li><li>Cultivate partnerships with internal teams that support execution of the Category Plan and negotiations, including International Category teams, Third-Party Lifecycle Management, Finance, and the General Counsel&rsquo;s Office to ensure synchronization of priorities to meet shared goals.
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:
<ul><li>Understanding of end-to-end procurement process and/or the Technology category is preferred.
</li><li>Strong track-record in people leadership &ndash; able to mentor, coach and develop immediate team and structure work to effectively prioritize and deliver high-quality output from an inclusive work environment.
</li><li>Highly driven to collaborate with colleagues and business partners globally with a passion for enterprise thinking and partnering across multiple levels.
</li><li>Excellent people and communication skills, including relationship management, negotiation, influencing, strategizing, planning and presentation.
</li><li>Proven track record of data analysis and critical thinking to develop insights and recommendations, as well as developing presentations for senior audiences.
</li><li>Ability to manage day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic deliverables.
</li><li>Passion for using analytics to develop insights and recommendations, solve business challenges, improve customer experience, and drive bottom line results.
</li><li>Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Masters Degree preferred
</li></ul>Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
<ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.</div>

Director - Purchasing

RICKYS RESTAURANT L.L.C

<ul><li>Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for category growth and optimization, driving strategic decision-making.</li><li>Develop and implement category plans, including product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to maximize profitability and market share.</li><li>Manage and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of products and services.</li><li>Conduct regular competitor analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and emerging trends to inform category strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives.</li><li>Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstock situations, optimizing supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Prepare and present category performance reports, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee the creation and maintenance of product catalogs and online listings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Conduct regular store visits and audits to assess product placement, merchandising, and overall category presentation.</li><li>Stay informed about industry best practices, new product developments, and consumer preferences to maintain a competitive edge.</li></ul>

Category Coordinator

Edureka

<div>
 
 
 Location: Bangalore (Work from Office)
 
 
 
 
 Experience: 8-15 Years
 
 
 
 
 Compensation: Based on market standards
 
 
 
 
 Timings : 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
 
 
 
 
 Working days : Monday to Saturday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About
 
 :
 
 
 Edureka is one of India&rsquo;s leading online learning platforms, empowering professionals to upskill
 
 
 through industry-relevant courses in technology, management, and business. With a learner
 
 
 base across 100+ countries, Edureka continues to set benchmarks in driving impactful learning
 
 
 outcomes and learner success.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 ● Own end-to-end performance and growth of assigned program categories.
 
 
 ● Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and learner needs to optimize category strategy.
 
 
 ● Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to drive enrollment and revenue targets.
 
 
 ● Develop pricing, bundling, and promotional strategies for assigned categories.
 
 
 ● Track and report category KPIs, including conversion rates, revenue, and ROI.
 
 
 ● Build relationships with university partners and manage operational execution.
 
 
 ● Identify opportunities for new programs and content enhancements within the category.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 ● 8&ndash;15 years of experience in EdTech, higher education, or related sectors.
 
 
 ● Strong understanding of program management, revenue planning, and category strategy.
 
 
 ● Analytical mindset with experience in reporting, dashboards, and data-driven decisions.
 
 
 ● Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 
 
 ● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
 
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Mavi

<div>
 
 
 Are you ready to be a part of this journey?
 
 
 
 Mavi, incorporated in 1991 in Istanbul, is recognized as a highly successful global lifestyle brand, rooted in 40 years of denim expertise. Mavi has been publicly traded since 2017 and has a presence in 37 countries, including Turkiye, the USA, Canada, Germany, and Russia, selling its products through approximately ~4,000 points, including 471 Mavi shops.
 
 
 Mavi&rsquo;s trusted brand image translates into high quality and strong pricing power with products positioned between the upper end of the core and the premium segments of the ready-to-wear market. Perfect Fit philosophy guides Mavi in designing jeans that perfectly fit its customers&rsquo; lifestyles, body types, and quality expectations. Mavi ranks among the world&rsquo;s leading premium denim brands and stands apart as the preferred lifestyle brand across female and male consumer segments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Here&rsquo;s what you need to know:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an "Category Supervisor" who will work under the in our Global Product &amp; Data Technologies department, within Category Women team.
 
 
 As the Category Supervisor, this is a highly collaborative role that will partner across the global category team as well as cross-functionally with Sourcing, Design and Product Planning department to deliver and accomplish highest quality of business standard.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What will be expected of you in this role?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 be aware of global trends in the related field and utilize resources accordingly.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 develop and present seasonal/weekly merchandise financial plans and sales budgets based on units, value, and profit, in line with company goals, historical performance, and market trend analysis.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 revise the monthly budget based on sales forecasts and manage OTB.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 analyze data to identify and strategize profit growth opportunities for the responsible category.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 manage the seasonal inventory and budget, handling operations related to discounts, promotions, dispatch, and RPT-order decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 constantly monitor and report on category sales and promotions, tracking the performance of new products.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 prepare reports by regularly reviewing sales performance indicators.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 collaborate with various departments to drive category goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 You will
 
 research and monitor competitors, focusing on pricing strategies and product innovations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why you?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Textile Engineering or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have 5-8 years of experience in retail merchandising, the fast fashion industry, or a business setting with related experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have expertise in working with women's category management.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have a passion for growth, along with a strong understanding of consumers and the market.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong and consistent follow-up abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have a strong desire to win and drive independent collaboration with relevant cross-functional teams/individuals.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have a highly collaborative working style and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 are skilled in creative and innovative problem-solving.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have a good command of both written and spoken English.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 If you
 
 have a good level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 you might be the team member we are looking for!
 
 
 
 
 
 We can&rsquo;t wait to meet unique, creative thinking, productive and innovative candidates, who match Mavi&rsquo;s brand spirit and closely follow fashion and global trends.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 *Driven by our &ldquo;All Blue. All Better. For All.&rdquo; strategy and empowered by our people-centric Mavi culture, we create a work environment where human rights are respected and diversity and differences are embraced. We promote gender equality and commit to equal opportunity in all our recruitment processes. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we select and recruit employees based on their professional competencies and qualifications, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, skin color, language, religious belief, spiritual and political ideology, ethnicity, economic status and health condition, disability, physical appearance, lifestyle and what they wear and support them in unlocking their potential.
 
 
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