As a Category Growth Manager at Zupper, you will be responsible for building and growing one or more product categories on our BlendCommerce platform. You will identify and onboard high-quality brands and suppliers, curate the right product assortment, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive category performance through strategic planning and execution. Working closely with Market Development, Operations, and Product teams, you'll ensure your category remains competitive, well-stocked, and aligned with customer demand. This role combines business development, category management, supplier relationship management, and commercial ownership.

• Identify, onboard, and develop brands, manufacturers, and suppliers within assigned product categories.
• Build a high-quality and competitive product assortment based on market demand and customer insights.
• Own the growth and performance of assigned categories by driving supplier activation, assortment expansion, and sales growth.
• Build long-term relationships with sellers and help them maximize their business through the Zupper platform.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, promotional activities, and business partnerships with suppliers.
• Monitor category performance, sales trends, inventory availability, and supplier performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Market Development team to ensure strong product availability and demand fulfillment.
• Work closely with the Operations team to resolve supply chain and fulfillment challenges.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to strengthen category competitiveness.
• Maintain accurate seller records, product information, pricing, and operational data while ensuring compliance with platform standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Category Management, Vendor Management, Business Development, Procurement, Buying, or B2B Sales.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially driven with the ability to identify business opportunities and build strategic partnerships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, ownership-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Ownership of high-impact categories with the opportunity to influence business strategy.
• Direct collaboration with leading brands, manufacturers, and suppliers across India.
• Exposure to category management, commercial strategy, and marketplace operations.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with accelerated career growth.
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Interested applicants can share their profiles/resumes at talent@zupper.co.