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The role collaborates with sales teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans while monitoring KPIs and sales performance. The role demonstrates a superior understanding of product categories and oversees functional teams within their area of expertise. Responsibilities\nLeads overall engagement with one or several sales teams in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.\nContributes/leads in defining the category business plan and strategies to drive growth and profitability.\nCollaborates with various internal teams from marketing, sales, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans.\nMonitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales performance to identify areas for improvement and develops and executes action plans accordingly.\nDemonstrates a superior understanding of product categories, business management, and sales challenges and strategies.\nDevelops and implement initiatives to improve processes/policies/offerings basis the insights gathered from customer feedback and market trends.\nBuild relationships and represents the team at a senior level with the sales force and other partners.\nHolds responsibility for product line and quota management for a significant share of the product range or a specific customer segment.\nOversees functional responsibilities in one or several areas such as market analysis, marketing engagement, etc.\nLeads the partnership engagements with external IT vendors. Education & Experience Recommended\nFour-year or Graduate Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.\nTypically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in category management, P&L management, or a related field. Preferred Certifications NA Knowledge & Skills\nAgile Methodology\nAnalytics\nBusiness Development\nBusiness Strategies\nBusiness To Business\nCustomer Relationship Management\nData Analysis\nDigital Marketing\nGo-to-Market Strategy\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nMarket Research\nMarketing\nMarketing Strategies\nNew Product Development\nProduct Management\nProduct Marketing\nProduct Strategy\nProject Management\nThought Leadership\nValue Propositions Cross-Org Skills\nEffective Communication\nResults Orientation\nLearning Agility\nDigital Fluency\nCustomer Centricity Impact & Scope\nImpacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects. Complexity\nProvides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy. Disclaimer\nThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. \nJob -\nSalesSchedule -\nFull timeShift -\nNo shift premium (India)Travel -\nRelocation -\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)-\nHP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).\nPlease be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. 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