Job Description

About the Team

Because we are solving a unique problem, one that's mostly untouched by other e-commerce players. We are designing e-commerce for the Next Billion Users - the users from Tier-2+ markets who are new to the e-commerce landscape and have (almost) never transacted online before. Our category teams are as diverse as our users. We act from the frontlines to actively drive the mission of democratizing internet commerce for everyone.



Our teams are composed of Senior Business Managers/Business Managers, Associate Business Managers, and a group of Key Account Managers and Business Development Executives. We interact with the Category Marketing team, Product team, User growth and Operations team on a routine basis. All of us work hard together to ensure that we continue to be the No. 1 shopping destination for Bharat users. We are passionate, energetic individuals who work like entrepreneurs. Moving at 10 x speed is where we excel. If you want a high-powered career growth and supporting work environment, we are the right destination for you! About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, self-starting, result oriented Category Associate who can display strong execution skills along with high analytical horsepower to wade through complexity and ambiguity.



As Category Associate, you will be required to make and execute a plan for scaling up suppliers' businesses, expanding selection and ensuring best prices for your category. You will also play an instrumental role in enabling the entire team to deliver the bar-raising performance every time. If you love solving problems, enjoy being in leadership roles and have a zeal for setting up and improving business processes, do send us your application. We promise you an excellent work culture, high learning environment and a very exciting professional journey!
### What you will do

• + Mentor, motivate & provide direction to a team of Key Account Managers
+ Advocate Meesho's values & principles across your team
+ Work with central teams to ensure best selection, affordable prices and high discovery on the platform
+ Develop robust processes for smooth execution of all critical tasks
+ Define KRA's & goals for the team and individuals. Compile and evaluate metrics for success assessment of individual and team level tasks
+ Communicate priorities and key decisions with stakeholders with your excellent verbal, written & visual communication skills. Drive higher suppliers engagement and quick problem resolution through effectively guiding your team
+ Be comfortable with challenges and exude confidence to build processes to drive higher efficiency and better outcomes. Influence strategic decisions across the organization by earning the trust of your stakeholders. Effectively use quantitative & qualitative data to drive decisions & measure success
+ Helps define category short & medium term goals, design execution roadmap and set team priorities that align with company's overall strategic goals

### What you will need

• + BE/B.tech from premium institutes
+ 1-3 years of overall experience with at least 1+ years in leading teams
+ Experience with startups and fast-paced environments is an added advantage
+ Experience in using Microsoft Excel to analyze data and build POV
+ Demonstrated ability to think strategically and tactically
+ Deep understanding of business and customers
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Proven ability to lead the team and manage relevant stakeholders

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities. Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company's massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company. Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like "Reflections", "Listen or Die" , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.
We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.



Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/