{"product_id":"category-manager-food-beverages","title":"Category Manager - Food \u0026 Beverages","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout SuperK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperK is a membership-led value retail chain built for Bharat. Operating across Tier 3 to Tier 5 towns in India, we bring a modern retail experience to small-town India—without compromising on value, quality, or trust. With 160+ stores, a growing E-Com presence, and deep customer love, we’re reimagining how India shops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked by marquee investors like Blume Ventures and XEED Ventures, we’re scaling fast- and marketing plays a critical role in driving that growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe are looking for a Category Manager – Food \u0026amp; Beverages who will own the end-to-end performance of the category.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis role goes beyond procurement. 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