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We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about customer behavior and has a deep understanding of market trends. You will be responsible for developing the business model, identifying opportunities, and staying ahead of competition. Your role will involve building strong relationships with vendors to drive strategic partnerships. You should have a thorough knowledge of the market and an ability to influence it. Additionally, you will be responsible for selection, offers, and inventory management. Join us and be a part of our team!

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Responsibilities 

  • Know the customer: Deeply understand customer behavior, develop new customer insights
  • Own the business: Co-own the P&L, develop the business model, understand where opportunities are and create a viable business to service them
  • Know the market: Stay on top of trends in an ever-changing landscape, find opportunities and prioritize based on size, internal capabilities, etc.
  • Know the competition: Understand on-line and off-line players. Ensure Shop101 selection stays well ahead of the competition
  •  Influence the leadership: Convert strategies into action by liaising with cross functional leadership and drive the changes required Vendor.

Management: 

  • Develop a deep and long-standing relationship with the vendorsto drive relationships from the strategic to the tactical
  • Own the terms of business with the Supplier & Importer - products, returns, ordering, etc.
  • Ensure a high share of mind from the vendor. Build deep ties.
  •  Make vendors partners in driving disruptive changes for the category

     

Market Understanding: - 

  • Develop a thorough knowledge of the market and Supplier ecosystem - short term and long-term trends
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of competition and vendorand ability to influence the market.
  • Develop and implement industry best practices. Move the industry with you!

     

Selection and Offers: - 

  • Work with teams to get the best possible selection dropshippers onboarded.
  • Own cost improvement and overall portfolio management
  • Make Shop101 the destination of choice for Supplier through the largest and the greatest assortment of products on offer.
  • Drive portfolio management for best offers and discounts for the customers
     

Fulfilments and Inventory: -  

  • The key driver of working capital management and inventory
  • Develop and manage a fulfilment strategy with the suppliers to ensure the best selection along with the optimal cost and service.
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a year ago

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Experience Level

0-2 Years

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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