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Updated 26 Sep 2024

Swiggy Category Manager Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

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.

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I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Initially, the moderators made sure that each person on the table got a chance to speak, but only the ones who could voice themselves were chosen to move ahead.
Tips: Never give the person you're confronting a chance to completely validate his/her point of view.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: My skills as a salesman were put to test. Faced heavy grilling from the interviewer.
Tips: Never stop speaking until and unless you're asked to.

Round: Stress Interview
Experience: This was basically the final round, conducted by the national sales head, of thr division that I had been shortlisted for. So one can only imagine the kind of 'stress' he put me through.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q6. Excel formulas and mail body test

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All questions should be answered without fear

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Concept questions - what are the steps that you will follow to analyse the issue
Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study on two of three business questions.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions from someone outside of the team to check the overall fitment
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What skills needed to perform well in the job ...blah blah

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job profile and actual work has no link...depends on your luck

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Responsibilities, day to day operations, p&l, inventory, food cost, staffing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was awesome taken by Mr Parveen sharma

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Handling stocks , shrinkages control, employee effeciency.
  • Q2. KRA's and questios relevant to your profile.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Handling stocks, shrinkages and people management.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your self very open and dont be specific to 1 role. You have to be multi tasking.
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. My self , last job , why leaving, work profile , about work environment previous organisation What is working time What was last salary
  • Q2. Last ctc and expecting in current organisation
  • Ans. 

    I am currently earning INR 8 lakhs per annum and expecting a hike of 10% in my current organization.

    • My last CTC was INR 8 lakhs per annum.

    • I am expecting a hike of 10% in my current organization.

    • I am open to negotiation based on the job responsibilities and market standards.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good place and learning opportunities with utmost care and happiness
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why you want to left your current organization
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Your previous work experience
  • Q3. Why you want to left your current organization
  • Q4. Give me the reason for hire you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident.
Maintain a good energy level.
Describe yourself as you are very important if they don't select your they will loose a good candidate.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was the roll in your last company
  • Ans. 

    I was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store, managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and meeting sales targets.

    • Managed a team of sales associates and support staff

    • Created and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability

    • Handled customer inquiries and resolved any issues or complaints

    • Monitored inventory levels and ordered new stock as needed

  • Answered by AI
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Swiggy Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Swiggy Category Manager interview?
Swiggy interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Swiggy interview process are One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Swiggy 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 Swiggy. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Swiggy expect are Category Management, Marketing, E-commerce, Brand Management and FMCG Marketing.
What are the top questions asked in Swiggy Category Manager interview?

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