Business Manager @ Croma - A TATA Enterprise

Role & responsibilities:

• Develop the Annual strategy (business plan) and review for the category
• Buy, range and manage the category based on the demands and expectations of our customers
• Prepare the annual category budget with Finance Input
• Ensure fair, consistent and competitive pricing on all merchandise
• Create and execute Demand Generation and other marketing activities for stores and Dotcom.
• Devise plans for NPI and execution across all platforms.
• Achieve category Sales and Gross Profit Budgets
• Monthly reporting and other review reports of category financial performance
• Monthly financial replanning
• Analysis and monitoring of market activities for threats and opportunities
• Identify and source new products and suppliers from both India and overseas. Also consolidate the number of suppliers for existing products where commercially appropriate
• Evaluate products to be ranged, de-ranged and present new products to the new line committee as required
• Negotiate and set up buyer contract and negotiate promotional plans and rebates with suppliers
• Manage the launch of new products into the market to ensure first to market for all critical new lines
• Respond to customer complaints regarding category products
• Ensure Buying process and policies are implemented with regards to pricing, recalling of stock, advertising and introduction on new lines
• Coach and mentor new members of the team so they are effective team members and understand their work function and responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile:

• Post Graduate with relevant experience
• 15-18 years Buying experience in organized retail sector
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• Accurate numerical and analytical skills