Aliexpress-Category Manager

**Basic Infomation**

Department:
Alibaba Group

Degree:
Bachelor

Work Experience:
3 year
- 1. Category Strategy Development: Devise comprehensive strategies for managing and growing the category based on market research, competitive analysis, customer insights, and sales data. 2. Vendor Relations: Foster strong relationships with existing vendors/sellers and recruit new ones to enhance the product variety, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and promotions. 3. Sales and Performance Metrics: Monitor and analyze category performance metrics to identify opportunities for growth, operational improvements, and increased profitability. 4. Collaboration and Coordination: Work across various company departments including marketing, logistics, customer service, and finance to ensure alignment with category strategy and execution of promotional activities. 5. Product Assortment and Merchandising: Oversee and optimize product assortment, ensuring a compelling mix that meets customer demand, and work with marketing to effectively merchandise products.

**Position Requirement**
- 1. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in category management, sales, or a related field within a retail or e-commerce environment. Prior experience in vendor negotiations and assortment planning is essential. 2. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative abilities to evaluate complex data, deliver insights, and develop actionable strategies. 3. Comunication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams. 4. Market Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the category, market trends, and customer preferences, with an ability to anticipate shifts and innovate accordingly. 5. Problem-solving: Robust problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.