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Updated 1 Oct 2024

Urban Company Senior Category Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Senior Category Manager with a proven track record of driving sales and profitability through strategic category management.

    • Over 10 years of experience in category management

    • Successfully implemented strategies to increase sales by 20% in previous role

    • Strong analytical skills in identifying market trends and consumer behavior

    • Effective negotiation skills with suppliers to optimize product assortment

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They had asked for my previous work experiences
Round 2 - Sales head round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They had as kes my work profile and some GI questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer the questions by honestly and confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal Introduction
  • Q2. Work Experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do analysis of market prepare yourself and go for interview all the best

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Reason for leaving

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in your details and product knowledge
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
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your expectation
  • Ans. 

    I expect to lead a team to success by setting clear goals, providing support, and fostering a positive work environment.

    • Set clear goals and expectations for the team

    • Provide support and resources to help team members succeed

    • Foster a positive work environment through open communication and recognition of achievements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. When will you join
  • Ans. 

    I am available to join immediately and can start as soon as needed.

    • Available to start immediately

    • Flexible with start date

    • Can join as soon as needed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussion for ctc
  • Q2. Discussion for offer letter

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - this is trustable insurance company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Approximations like how many petrol pumps are there in india
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 69,000 petrol pumps in India.

    • As of 2021, there are around 69,000 petrol pumps in India.

    • The number of petrol pumps in India has been steadily increasing over the years.

    • The state of Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of petrol pumps in India.

    • The Indian government has plans to increase the number of petrol pumps in the country to meet the growing demand for fuel.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What you achieved in your last job role
  • Ans. 

    In my last job role, I successfully implemented a strategic sourcing initiative that resulted in a 15% cost reduction.

    • Implemented a strategic sourcing initiative

    • Achieved a 15% cost reduction

    • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers

    • Analyzed market trends and negotiated contracts

    • Improved category management processes

  • Answered by AI
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
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2023. 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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Assignment 

Strategy, Operations, Success stories, Coding, Hr round, apptitude

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude, your past experience, your role

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared

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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Urban Company Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Urban Company Senior Category Manager interview?
Urban Company interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Urban Company interview process are One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Urban Company Senior 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 Urban Company. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Urban Company expect are Category Management, Strategy Consulting, Operations, Corporate Strategy and Project Management.

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3.2/5

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