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Reliance Retail Category Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 12 Jul 2024

Reliance Retail Category Manager Interview Experiences

6 interviews found

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

Category Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 1 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude was tough and not able to complete in time

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why are switching to reliance
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Many questions on current job profile

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about my previous work Ex
  • Q2. Asked about my knowledge of Ecom industry, Category insights & few situational questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Gave an excel sheet with a problem to find the solution
  • Q2. Again, asked about the category knowledge
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
  • 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.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Simple 30 question in 15 min attempt all not negative marking

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About previous job and work experience and relevance to current profile
  • Q2. Total work experience in similar or related field
  • Q3. Package expectation with current salary
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. F2f with business head or category head
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Category growth and current market situation and more related question on related category
  • Q3. Sales numbers and achievements in previous companies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident about work experience
Talk on points mentioned in resume with confidence and numbers shall be correct
Tall on competition and suggest them to improve current flow at reliance and outcome expected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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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.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Write a 2 year startegic plan to growth of kids wear i

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Yet to be conducted
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at DKTE Society's Textile & Engineering Institute, Pune 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

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  • 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
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to category development

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and focus on the work you did
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Share details about current role and challenges you faced
  • Ans. 

    As a Category Manager, I oversee the procurement of goods and services for a retail company.

    • Developed and implemented a new vendor management system to streamline the procurement process

    • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality

    • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and pro

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Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

20 mins test depending on multiple situations you have to answer what approach you will take ....thinking ability under pressure

Reliance Retail Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Reliance Retail Category Manager interview?
Reliance Retail interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Reliance Retail interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Reliance Retail 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 Reliance Retail. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Reliance Retail expect are Category Management, Merchandising, Buying, Sales and Marketing.
What are the top questions asked in Reliance Retail Category Manager interview?

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