Manager - College Partnership

JD - College Partnership Career Counselling

Multiple Locations:

• Delhi/NCR
• Rajasthan
• UP
• Uttarakhand

Roles & Responsibility: - 1. Partnership Alliance

• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of the market, competition, and consumer trends to identify opportunities and challenges within the category.
• Category Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth, profitability, and market share for the category.

2. Product Management

• Product Selection: Decide on the product mix within the category, including identifying new products and phasing out underperforming ones.
• Pricing Strategy: Set competitive pricing strategies to maximize profit margins while remaining attractive to customers.
• Product Development: Work with product development teams to introduce new products that meet market demand.

3. Supplier Relationship Management

• Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to ensure the best deals for the company.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Partnership Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to secure exclusive deals or better terms.

4. Sales and Marketing Collaboration

• Promotional Planning: Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to plan and execute promotional campaigns to boost category sales.
• Sales Analysis: Analyze sales data to measure the effectiveness of marketing strategies and make data-driven decisions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and operations, to align category strategies with overall business goals.

5. Financial Management

• Budgeting: Prepare and manage the category budget, including forecasting sales, profits, and expenses.
• Profitability Analysis: Regularly review category performance against financial targets and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives within the category.

6. Customer Insights and Experience

• Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to understand preferences and pain points within the category.
• Experience Enhancement: Work on improving the customer experience for the category, whether online, in-store, or through other channels.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on consumer behavior and trends to anticipate changes and adjust strategies proactively.

7. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• KPI Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales growth, profit margins, and market share for the category.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on category performance for senior management, highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine category strategies based on performance data and market changes.

8. Innovation and Growth

• New Market Exploration: Identify and explore new markets, customer segments, or distribution channels for category expansion.
• Innovation Initiatives: Lead or participate in innovation projects that can enhance the categorys competitive position in the market.

Additional Skills

1. Analytical skill

2. Strategic thinking

3. Product and category knowledge

4. Negotiations skills

5. Leadership and management skills

6. Technical proficiency

7. Customer centric approach

8. Financial Acumen