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Updated 5 Jul 2021

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Entire interview will be based on buying

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good it's nice process

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.Regarding previous job questions. 2.Example of tough secuation handling.
  • Q2. Regarding strength and weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Reliance Retail Category Manager interview:
  • Analysis
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to stay confident & humble. Formal dressing. Good eye contact during the interview.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzles were asked, geeks for geeks puzzle
  • Q2. Case study quetions were asked
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Category Manager with a background in retail and strong analytical skills.

    • Over 5 years of experience in category management

    • Skilled in data analysis and market research

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability

    • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

    • Previously managed categories such as electronics and home goods

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you improve stock availability?
  • Ans. 

    I will improve stock availability by implementing demand forecasting, optimizing inventory levels, and strengthening supplier relationships.

    • Implement demand forecasting to accurately predict future stock needs

    • Optimize inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts

    • Strengthen supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and reduce lead times

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell something about you

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Usual HR related Hygiene questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DO NOT APPLY. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. They told me I got the job, made me wait for 2-3 weeks for the offer letter after closing negotiation. Then came back and said we can go ahead with it as we found someone else. EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL HR TEAM.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Category Manager with a background in retail and strong analytical skills.

    • Over 5 years of experience in category management

    • Skilled in data analysis and market research

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability

    • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Academic background
  • Q3. On family background
  • Q4. Fav subject which why
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is marketing because I enjoy analyzing consumer behavior and developing strategies to meet their needs.

    • I enjoy studying consumer behavior and understanding their motivations

    • I like developing marketing strategies to reach target audiences

    • I find analyzing market trends and competition fascinating

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Ever failed, then how did you come back
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experienced failure in the past but I always use it as a learning opportunity to come back stronger.

    • Acknowledge the failure and take responsibility for it

    • Reflect on what went wrong and identify areas for improvement

    • Develop a plan of action to address the issues and prevent similar failures in the future

    • Seek feedback from others and be open to constructive criticism

    • Stay positive and motivated to bounce back

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. On my graduation project - cross questions
  • Q2. Cross questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for DMart Category Manager interview:
  • your cv
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy to crack if you have ground-to-earth and honest attitude

Category Manager Interview Questions & Answers

Zomato user image Anand Kumar Upadhyay

posted on 14 Oct 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Indent part and pricing
  • Q2. Vendor Management
  • Q3. Just throw with your wording
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about the role
  • Ans. 

    Category Managers are responsible for overseeing a specific category of products within a retail or e-commerce company.

    • Responsible for developing and implementing category strategies

    • Analyze market trends and competitor activities

    • Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms

    • Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you think is the right steps in xyz scenario
  • Ans. 

    The right steps in the xyz scenario involve analyzing the situation, identifying key stakeholders, developing a plan, implementing the plan, and evaluating the results.

    • Analyze the situation to understand the challenges and opportunities

    • Identify key stakeholders who will be impacted by the decision

    • Develop a plan that addresses the needs and concerns of all stakeholders

    • Implement the plan effectively, communicating with s...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Reliance Retail Category Manager interview:
  • Category Management
  • P&L
  • Retail Management
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Market Research
  • Advanced Excel
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was with Buying lead, various scenarios were discussed and my responses were noted. eg. What will you do if a brand/vendor is not supporting for on price, what will you do if a competitor is breaching the price embargo and so on.
I had no prior experience with handling category(electronics) so i was asked what i know about the role, category and market. I had done good homework before hand and went with some insights i had identified eg top 5 brands, their products, product specifications, what is top selling on amazon/flipkart etc. along with basic understanding of a category buyer role. Overall interview was mostly discussion on above mentioned points.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Resume based questions regarding profile to understand if there is a good fir or not
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hardest problem in my previous work
  • Q2. Difficut negotiations and how did I go about solving for them
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How to prepare for BigBasket Category Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at BigBasket. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at BigBasket expect are Category Management, Buying, Market Research, Merchandising and New Product Development.

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