Resume Skills and Keywords for Category Associate

Category Associates support retail/e-commerce teams with product selection, merchandising, and sales analysis. They research trends, analyze data, and recommend strategies to optimize sales and profitability. They collaborate across departments to ensure product offerings align with customer preferences and business goals.

Skills required for a Category Associate role:

  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Category Management
  • Vendor Management and Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Market Intelligence
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong Communication
  • Organisational Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Leadership Skills

What recruiters look for in a Category Associate resume: 

  • Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, or Tableau.
  • Knowledge of consumer behaviour, market trends, and competitive landscape within assigned product categories.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

What can make your Category Associate resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in category management

  • A dynamic category associate with an adept in market analysis, category management, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in conducting comprehensive market research to identify trends and opportunities, developing and executing category strategies to drive growth and profitability, and effectively managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness for the organisation.

Targeted job description 

  • Support the merchandising team in planning and executing product displays, promotions, and marketing campaigns to drive traffic and increase sales within assigned categories.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, operations, and finance, to align category strategies with overall business objectives and initiatives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiate terms and agreements, and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual obligations.
  • Utilise data analysis tools and techniques to extract insights and trends from sales data, customer feedback, and market research. 
  • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.

Related academic background 

  • BBA in Marketing at Jai Hind College, Mumbai | 2023

Sample Resume of Category Associate in Text Format

NAVNEET SAHAHY

Category Associate 

+91-9953776253 | support@resumod.co |Mumbai, India

SUMMARY 

A dynamic category associate with an adept in market analysis, category management, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in conducting comprehensive market research to identify trends and opportunities, developing and executing category strategies to drive growth and profitability, and effectively managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness for the organisation.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Category Associate at Meesho from Apr 2023 - Present, Mumbai

  • Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscapes within assigned product categories.
  • Assisting in developing and implementing category strategies and plans to drive growth and profitability, including product assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor management.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to execute category initiatives and achieve business objectives.
  • Supporting the sourcing and selection of products/vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing terms, and managing vendor relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness delivery.
  • Analysing sales performance, inventory levels, and other key metrics to evaluate category performance and identifying areas for improvement or optimisation.
  • Monitoring industry trends, and customer preferences to make data-driven recommendations for assortment changes, pricing adjustments, and promotional strategies.

EDUCATION

  • BBA in Marketing at Jai Hind College, Mumbai | 2023

COURSE

  • Learning Market Analysis and Research Conduction at Udemy | 2022

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Won the title of 'The Best student in Academics' Award. 
  • Successfully published a research paper on 'Targeting Customers in Ethnic Markets: The case of Indian food customers in the UK supermarket sector.'
  • Conducted market research and presented a dissertation on topic consumer satisfaction on Dabur products.
  • Secured an ALL INDIA RANK of 25th in Maharashtra District in 12th Board Examination.
  • Participated in the National Level Quiz Competition as a representative of Jai Hind College.

SKILLS

Market Research and Analysis | Category Management | Vendor Management and Negotiation | Data Analysis | Market Intelligence | Microsoft Office

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi