As Taager’s Category Management\- Senior Manager, you will own category leadership, transforming insights into winning strategies that fuel merchant success and platform growth. Your role sits at the intersection of data, commerce, and innovation—curating high\-impact product portfolios, unlocking untapped opportunities, and collaborating cross\-functionally to scale Taager’s market position. **What will you do**: 1\. **Own Category Strategy \& Market Leadership** * Develop and execute category dominance playbooks to outperform competitors and capture market share. * Identify whitespace opportunities through trend forecasting, competitor benchmarking, and merchant demand analysis. * Define pricing, promotion, and assortment strategies to maximize GMV, conversion, and merchant retention. 2\. **Data\-Driven Product Curation \& Supplier Partnerships** * Build a high\-performing SKU portfolio leveraging sales analytics, conversion rates, and social commerce trends. * Partner with suppliers to secure exclusive deals, early launches, and differentiated offerings. * Optimize assortment mix (e.g., hero products, emerging trends, seasonal must\-haves) to drive category growth. 3\. **Cross\-Functional Growth Execution** * Collaborate with Marketing to design category\-specific campaigns, flash sales, and influencer\-driven promotions. * Partner with Supply Chain \& Operations to ensure inventory efficiency, fast fulfillment, and optimal stock turnover. * Work with Merchant Success to gather feedback and refine category strategies based on seller performance. 4\. **Innovate \& Scale Category Excellence** * Pilot new commercial models (e.g., product bundling, subscription offerings, localized assortments). * Mentor junior team members to elevate Taager’s category management capabilities. * Continuously refine processes using data, A/B testing, and market experiments. **What will make you successful**: **Core Competencies** * Strategic Commercial Acumen – Ability to turn market insights into winning category strategies. * Data\-Driven Decision\-Making – Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or BI tools to analyze performance and trends. * Supplier \& Partner Influence – Strong negotiation skills to secure high\-value deals. * Entrepreneurial Agility – Thrives in fast\-paced environments; tests, learns, and scales quickly. **Experience \& Qualifications** * 3\-5\+ years in e\-commerce, retail merchandising, or category management. * Track record of scaling product lines or categories in competitive markets. * MBA or relevant degree (Business, Supply Chain, Marketing) preferred. * Passion for social commerce trends and predicting winning products.