Brand Associate

About the Team

We are addressing a unique challenge by creating an e-commerce experience tailored for the Next Billion Users, particularly those from Tier-2+ markets who are relatively new to online shopping. Our category teams are as diverse as our users and work collaboratively with Category Marketing, Product, User Growth, and Operations teams to maintain our position as the leading shopping platform for Bharat users. Our environment is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and ideal for driven professionals seeking rapid career advancement.

Role Overview

The Brand Associate role requires a proactive, result-driven individual with strong execution capabilities and analytical skills to handle complexity and uncertainty. You will strategize and implement plans to scale supplier businesses, expand product selections, and ensure competitive pricing within your category. This position involves enabling your team to consistently achieve high performance, solving problems, leading initiatives, and enhancing business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and motivation to a team of Key Account Managers.
• Promote and embody company values within your team.
• Collaborate with central teams to optimize product selection, pricing, and product discovery on the platform.
• Design and implement efficient processes to support critical operational tasks.
• Set clear goals and key result areas for teams and individuals and evaluate performance metrics.
• Communicate decisions and priorities effectively with stakeholders using strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Drive supplier engagement and ensure prompt resolution of challenges through your team.
• Confidently tackle challenges and create processes to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Influence strategic organizational decisions by building trust and utilizing data-driven insights.
• Assist in defining category goals, execution strategies, and setting priorities aligned with the company's objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) or any other graduate degree from a reputed institution.
• Between 2 to 6 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or team management role.
• Experience managing product categories is a plus.
• Previous exposure to startup or fast-paced work environments is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and forming insights.
• Strong strategic and tactical thinking abilities.
• In-depth understanding of business dynamics and customer needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a capability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships effectively.