CityMall Category Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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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
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Q2. Academic background
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Q3. On family background
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Q4. Fav subject which why
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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
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Q5. Ever failed, then how did you come back
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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
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Q1. On my graduation project - cross questions
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Q2. Cross questions
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Q1. Resume based questions regarding profile to understand if there is a good fir or not
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Q1. Hardest problem in my previous work
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Q2. Difficut negotiations and how did I go about solving for them
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Simple 30 question in 15 min attempt all not negative marking

Q1. About previous job and work experience and relevance to current profile
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Q2. Total work experience in similar or related field
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Q3. Package expectation with current salary
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Q1. F2f with business head or category head
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It is important to have face-to-face meetings with both the business head and category head for effective communication and alignment.
• Face-to-face meetings with the business head can help in understanding overall business goals and strategies.

• Face-to-face meetings with the category head can provide insights into specific category objectives and challenges.

• Having meetings with both stakeholders ensures alignment between...read more
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Q2. Category growth and current market situation and more related question on related category
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Q3. Sales numbers and achievements in previous companies
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Aptitude was tough and not able to complete in time

Q1. Why are switching to reliance
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Q1. Many questions on current job profile
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Q1. Asked about my previous work Ex
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Q2. Asked about my knowledge of Ecom industry, Category insights & few situational questions
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Q1. Gave an excel sheet with a problem to find the solution
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Q2. Again, asked about the category knowledge
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Q1. What do you know about the role
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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
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Q2. What do you think is the right steps in xyz scenario
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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...read more
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Q1. Why do u want to join
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Q2. What was your roles??
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Q1. About your last working
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Q2. About your experience
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