Account Manager 1

Job title: Retail Category - Account Manager

Location: Gurugram

About noon

We're building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we're looking for a (Account Manager 1) who can help us move even faster.

noon's mission: Every door, every day.

What you'll do:

Team noon has some of the fastest, smartest, and hardest-working people we've encountered. With a young, aggressive, and talented team, we're driving major missions forward.

The Account Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end category performance, including assortment planning, vendor management, pricing, promotions, marketing and inventory optimization to drive sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the assigned category P&L (sales, margin, growth)
• Develop and optimize product assortment based on market trends and customer demand
• Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with key suppliers/vendors
• Negotiate pricing, margins, and commercial terms with partners
• Plan and execute promotions, discounts, and marketing activities
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing aging/overstock
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and competition to drive category strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, supply chain, operations) for seamless execution
• Track key KPIs like sell-through, margin %, stock cover, and availability

What you'll need:

Required Skills -

• 1–4 years of experience in retail buying/category management/e-commerce
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience with assortment planning and inventory management
• Proficiency in Excel/SQL/data analysis tools is a plus
• Good understanding of market trends and consumer behavior
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Skills -

• Experience in FMCG preferable not required
• Familiarity with online marketplaces (e.g., Flipkart, Amazon, Blinkit)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Who will excel

• We're looking for people with high standards.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.