Category Associate, Marketplaces

About the Company: Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bengaluru, GIVA is India’s largest D2C jewellery brand specializing in silver, gold, and lab-grown diamonds. Known for its trust and omnichannel experience, GIVA is a go-to choice for fine jewellery gifting.

About the Role: As a Category Associate – Marketplaces, you will drive key metrics such as GMV, margin, and inventory performance across marketplace platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop buyable assortments, pricing strategies, and marketing initiatives to align with the brand’s vision and market trends.

Responsibilities:

• Operations & Inventory Management:
• Manage end-to-end marketplace operations, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Develop robust frameworks for inventory planning, order management, and returns optimization.
• Create seasonal assortment plans and monitor performance using metrics like ROS and sell-through.
• Sales Growth & Analytics:
• Maximize sales across marketplaces by analyzing stock/sales reports and identifying growth opportunities.
• Leverage data for decision-making and forecasting, addressing stock imbalances effectively.
• Advertising & Visibility:
• Optimize ad campaigns to improve ROI while adhering to budget constraints.
• Plan banners and visibility interventions for enhanced brand representation.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Build relationships with marketplace contacts to ensure timely resolutions and favorable negotiations.
• Influence outcomes on visibility, advertising, and rebates.

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years in business development, key account management, or marketplace operations.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Spreadsheet is essential.
• Skills required - Business Development, Key Account management, Analytical skills, Negotiation, Critical thinking, Commercial awareness, adaptability, and a positive, ambitious attitude.

Preferred Skills:

• None specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement: GIVA is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Why Join GIVA? Be part of a rapidly growing brand, contributing to innovative strategies and significant business growth in a dynamic environment.