Category Intern

Job Description

About Us:Markaz is on the mission to supercharge the rails of e-commerce for the common man in Pakistan. We want to empower the Pakistani middle class, with a special focus on women who are currently not part of the Pakistani financial ecosystem, and help establish hundreds of thousands of new online entrepreneurs in the coming years. We enable anyone in Pakistan to start their online business withÿzeroÿinvestment from the comfort of their home and make money by selling products through different social media channels like WhatsApp and Facebook. All they have to do is download the Markaz app, get access to 1,000s of products, share them on their social media with a profit margin and get orders. Markaz will take care of everything else: delivery, payments, customer experience and profit dissemination.ÿThe start-up has been formed by 4 lifetime friends who have previously worked at organizations like Alipay, Amazon and Telenor and have a combined experience of 40+ years in fintech, product management, growth, marketing, e-commerce and technology.ÿIf you think our mission is inspiring, aligned with your goals and you want to be part of the founding team that will set up the next rocketship of Pakistan, then be extremely excited!What Are Our Values:At Markaz we believe that passion, skillset and the right attitude are extremely important but these attributes have no impact if you don?t feel like you?re part of a community that will take care of you and bring more smiles to your life. Our one and only focus is to build a team with a culture that is definitely a notch above the rest in Pakistan but also aspires to be one of the best in the region.A day at Markaz will be full of exciting problem solving, taking initiatives, sharing your ideas, believing in breaking boundaries and combining fun with whatever you do. Our job would be to enable you to become the best version of yourself and help you achieve your own personal goals along with our mission!About the role:As a category intern, you will assist in all tasks related to category growth and campaigns. The work will include coordinating with teams for supplier discounting, marketing initiatives, onsite category growth, & deciding the action items that need to be taken to meet our Objective & Key Results. If you have a passion for learning and a strong drive to achieve, we would like to hear from you.What We Expect You To Do:ÿ:

• Managing the campaign process and alignments with all stakeholders
• Prepare comprehensive reports based on analysed data, highlighting actionable items for different teams within the organisation.
• Assist the category team in managing the homepage of our application, ensuring the selection of appropriate products based on multiple factors, such as popularity, customer feedback, and sales performance.
• ÿCollaborate closely with the category team to support data analysis efforts, providing insights and assisting in making informed decisions
• Stay updated with industry trends, market dynamics, and customer preferences to contribute to the continuous improvement of the applications product offerings.ÿ

• The ability to effectively convey information, both verbally and in writing, and to actively listen to others.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word & Google Sheets.
• The capacity to gather & analyze information, identify patterns, and make informed decisions based on data.
• The aptitude to identify challenges, develop creative solutions, and implement effective strategies to overcome obstacles.
• Teamwork & collaboration to work effectively within a team, contribute ideas, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability to quickly adjust to changing circumstances, embrace new technologies and thrive in dynamic work environments.

• A culture that empowers you everyday to take charge and deliver outstanding results
• An absolutely power-packed all hands on team that helps you become the best version of yourself
• We believe in taking care of you and your mental well-being.ÿ
• We let you explore new avenues, work on your own ideas and deliver with utmost autonomy
• We offer excellent rewards based on merit and a flexible work environment with a flexible leave policy
• The role can lead to a full time position after internship period

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