Category Manager

4 days ago


Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Lazada Full time

Lazada is a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team and drive business growth.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Commercial Specialist who will be responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies to maintain healthy profit margins while staying competitive.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of P&L management, demand planning, and commercial negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement pricing strategies to maintain healthy profit margins while staying competitive.
  • Manage P&L, cost structures, and promotional budgets to maximize profitability.
  • Secure brand funding for platform promotions, including co-marketing initiatives, vouchers, installment plans (IPP), and exclusive deals.
  • Optimize category performance by analyzing sales data, market trends, and profitability reports.
  • Identify new business opportunities to increase revenue and reduce operational costs.
  • Owning brand relationships and ensuring alignment with Lazada's strategic priorities.
  • Negotiating for exclusive product launches, promotional campaigns, and brand investments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in eCommerce, Retail, FMCG industry, or Category Management.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or similar platforms) is a plus.

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