Category Manager - Home & Living

Flipkart is India's leading e-commerce marketplace with over 450 million registered users and a strong foothold across fashion, electronics, home, and lifestyle categories. The company is known for its innovative approach to online retail and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Flipkart continues to set benchmarks in the Indian e-commerce industry through technology-driven solutions and strategic category expansion.

The Category Manager for Home & Living will lead the end-to-end category strategy, driving revenue growth, vendor partnerships, and merchandising excellence for one of Flipkart's fastest-growing segments. This role requires a blend of analytical thinking, market insight, and operational excellence to maximize category performance. The ideal candidate will shape category vision while managing P&L responsibilities and building strong seller relationships.

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategy for Home & Living segment with focus on revenue growth and market share expansion
• Manage category P&L, pricing strategy, promotional calendars, and margin optimization to achieve quarterly and annual targets
• Build and nurture strategic vendor relationships, onboard premium brands, and negotiate commercial terms to enhance catalog breadth
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and category gaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, supply chain, and product to ensure seamless category operations
• Drive merchandising excellence through assortment planning, catalog quality improvements, and customer-centric product positioning

• 8-12 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying roles within e-commerce or retail industry
• Strong P&L management experience with proven track record of driving category growth and profitability
• Deep understanding of home and living market trends, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics in India
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision making using tools like Excel, SQL, or BI platforms
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, manage stakeholder relationships, and influence cross-functional teams
• MBA from tier-1 institution preferred with strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to articulate category vision to leadership

• Competitive package between ₹22L – ₹28L per annum
• Lead one of India's fastest-growing e-commerce categories with significant revenue impact and visibility
• Work with India's most innovative e-commerce platform and collaborate with top-tier talent across functions
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility while maintaining collaborative team engagement
• Accelerated career growth opportunities within Flipkart's expanding ecosystem and leadership pipeline

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