Apurva Sumit

Category Manager @ Flipkart Grocery

Role
Category Manager at Flipkart
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Apurva Sumit

Category Manager @ Flipkart

Experience

  1. Category Manager

    Flipkart

    Dec 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

    Manage and grow relationships with leading brands in the category, ensuring alignment on business goals and strategy. • Develop joint business plans with brands and execute them to drive topline and bottom-line growth. Achieved 2x of the set target. • Led a 100% growth story to my overall portfolio within 6 months by driving assortment expansion, visibility initiatives, and exclusive launches in collaboration with brand teams. • Given growth of 400%+ to a reputed national brand : Monitor performance metrics (revenue, margins, inventory health, traffic, conversion, etc.) and drive corrective actions where needed. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams – marketing, supply chain, finance, product, and catalog – to deliver best-in-class brand experience. • Negotiate commercials, marketing investments, and supply-side terms to optimize brand performance. • Stay updated with industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to advise brands proactively.

Education

  • Bishop Westcott Boys' School

    Matriculation, Science

    2000 — 2010

  • Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing /HR

    2017 — 2019

  • St. Xavier's College, Ranchi

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

  • St. Xavier's College, Ranchi

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

    2013 — 2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Teamwork
  • Team Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Business Strategy

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