Meesho Hiring Associate Category - Hardline & Accessories

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Department: Business

About the Role

As a Category Associate, your primary responsibility will be to:

Plan and Execute: Develop and implement plans for scaling up suppliers’ businesses, expanding selection, and ensuring competitive pricing.
Leadership: Mentor and motivate a team of Key Account Managers, advocating Meesho’s values and principles.
Collaboration: Work with central teams to ensure the best selection, affordable prices, and high visibility on the platform.
Process Development: Establish robust processes for the smooth execution of critical tasks.
Performance Metrics: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for the team, and assess the success of individual and team-level tasks.
Communication: Communicate priorities and key decisions effectively with stakeholders using excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
Problem Resolution: Drive higher supplier engagement and quick problem resolution by guiding your team effectively.
Strategic Decision-Making: Influence strategic decisions by earning the trust of stakeholders and using quantitative and qualitative data to drive decisions.
Goal Setting: Help define category short- and medium-term goals, design execution roadmaps, and set team priorities aligned with the company’s overall strategic goals.

Requirements

Education: BE/B.Tech from premier institutes; MBA preferred.
Experience: 1-3 years of overall experience with at least 1+ years in leading teams; experience with startups and fast-paced environments is an advantage.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and building points of view (POV).
- Strong strategic and tactical thinking.
- Deep understanding of business and customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders.

About Meesho

Meesho is dedicated to democratizing internet commerce for everyone, particularly targeting the next billion Indian consumers and enabling small businesses to succeed online. The company boasts over 1.75 million sellers and covers every serviceable pin code in India.

Mission: To become the e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and support 100 million small businesses.

Culture and Total Rewards:

Dynamic Workplace: High impact and performance excellence.
People-Centric Culture: Focus on hiring and developing exceptional talent.
Comprehensive Rewards: Includes monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible elements.
Wellness Programs: Encompassing physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.
Work-Life Balance: Generous leave policies, parental support benefits, and retirement benefits.
Employee Delight: Personalized gifts, engagement, and fun at work.
Additional Benefits: Salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans.