Manager- Brand
Delhi NCR, IndiaFull-timeMid · 4-8 years
About this role
About us:
Founded in 2007, the E-commerce company, Ergode with a global reach of more than 120 countries and over 100 marketplaces. We have catered to over 5 million customers worldwide in a short amount of time. Currently, we have 21 curated websites that bring to our customers. We are a Houston, Texas-based corporation and have been in the business for almost 15 years. We have a dedicated and strong team of 650+ associates and we are continuously adding new people to our team. Ergode is consistently ranked among the top online shopping destinations as we have been rated as the Top 30 Sellers on Amazon, and Top 5 in Walmart, and have also managed to achieve the number 1 ranking on eBay.
Our Businesses | AMI VENTURES INC. | VIR VENTURES INC. | BOSON TECHNOLOGIES.
Our Brands | MALCO MODES | BELLA SOUS | RED CUP LIVINGS | KEEBLE OUTLETS | STORE INDYA | VIZARI SPORTS | SHALIN INDIA | WRISTY BUDDY I BOLABALL I US TECH I HERBAL CONCEPTS | MORNING STAR | YARDLIO | KOZI | CLEAN BOTTLE |
Category Business Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a Category Business Manager to own the commercial performance of an assigned category portfolio across marketplaces and channels.
This is not a traditional marketing-focused brand management role.
The successful candidate will operate as the business owner for the assigned category, with responsibility for revenue growth, profitability improvement, inventory health, marketplace expansion, and execution excellence.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams across marketplace operations, supply chain, sourcing, finance, marketing, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Business Ownership
- Own revenue, profitability, and growth targets for assigned categories.
- Build and execute category growth plans.
- Monitor category performance and drive corrective actions.
Revenue & Marketplace Growth
- Drive growth across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify/D2C, TikTok Shop, and other marketplaces.
- Identify opportunities for assortment expansion and marketplace penetration.
- Improve SKU productivity and category performance.
Profitability Management
- Improve contribution margins and overall category profitability.
- Drive pricing optimization and promotional effectiveness.
- Monitor advertising efficiency and return on investment.
Inventory & Forecasting
- Manage inventory health and working capital efficiency.
- Reduce aged inventory and stock-outs.
- Improve forecasting accuracy and replenishment planning.
Business Reviews & Execution
- Conduct weekly business reviews.
- Drive closure of action items across teams.
- Escalate risks and bottlenecks proactively.
- Ensure execution discipline across all growth initiatives.
AI & Automation
- Leverage AI and automation to improve productivity and business decision-making.
- Drive adoption of AI-powered tools across category operations.
Success Metrics
The role will be evaluated on:
- Revenue Growth
- Contribution Margin Improvement
- Inventory Health
- Inventory Aging Reduction
- Marketplace Expansion
- SKU Productivity
- Forecast Accuracy
- Execution Consistency
- AI Adoption Initiatives
Preferred Background
- 4–8 years of experience in e-commerce, marketplace management, category management, business management, or commercial operations.
- Experience managing revenue and profitability metrics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with Amazon, Walmart, D2C, or similar marketplaces.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.
What Success Looks Like
You think like the owner of a business, not the manager of a function.
You focus on outcomes, not activities.
You are comfortable making decisions, driving execution, and being accountable for results.