Category Manager-Private Label
Drive Spotter
What can you expect in this role?
• Hands-on experience in the commercial team in engaging with grocery brands and sellers
• Opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Be the forefront of driving key business goals
• Fast-paced and never a dull day!
Key tasks and responsibilities
• Drive end to end the Private Label commercial performance (Top Line & Bottom Line) on the Lazada Platform.
Marketing and Promotion Management:
• Collaborate with the Category Management Team to drive the visibility, build promotional campaigns and improve the basket penetration of the Private Label Category.
• Analyse promotional performance and implement ad-hoc strategy to improve the promotional efficiency.
Category Strategy and Planning
• Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for our private label products.
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify customer needs, competitor offerings, pricing trends, and potential product gaps within the category:
Competitive Analysis and Pricing
• Conduct weekly report on the overall Private Label Category performance (GMV, Margin, Basket Penetration, Promotions, etc)
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities within the category.
• Set the optimal pricing strategies for private label products to maximize profitability by considering cost structures and competition positioning.
• Conduct regular product performance reviews and make data-driven decisions on product enhancements, range expansions, and discontinuations.
Operations Coordination
• Work closely with our suppliers and the supply chain team to ensure a smooth execution of our procurement operations.
Product Development
• Work closely with the Category Management Team and the Head of Private Label to identify and evaluate new product opportunities, considering customer preferences, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Category Manager or similar role, preferably in the e-commerce or retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.