Tier 1 Institute Only  India's foremost multi-business enterprise with a market capitalisation of US $ 40 billion and a turnover of US $ 8 billion. It is rated among the World's Best Big Companies !   Position Specification - Assistant Brand Manager  Position Assistant Brand Manager Required By (Joining Date ) Immediate  Reports To (Person) Brand Manager Requested On (Date)   Role  - Category Business Planning :Analyze the macro environment trends, consumer behaviors, internal business imperatives, industry scenario to conceptualize region wise volume projections  - Brand Planning :Analyze the market research data, external market study results with respect to growth prospects, changes in brand positioning, brand health  - Portfolio Planning :Analyze the current and past industry trends, market competitiveness of products and SKUs, consumer requirements etc. to identify gaps in the current brand portfolio  - New Product/ Product Extension Planning, Development and Launch :Gather inputs from market research data, consumer insights for preparation new product brief  - Assist the Brand Manager in preparing the product brief  - Coordinate for Consumer Preference Testing (CPT) with Market Research/ Product Development team;   - Conduct field visits to validate the results of CPT  - Conceptualize and plan for merchandising initiatives (ideation of merchandise, cost, design etc) for the new product launch  - Brand Communication, Development and Execution :Prepare communication brief detailing the need for brand communication, priority market and target segment for the communication  - Packaging Development :Analyze the market research data on new packaging trends in the market (if, required)  - Prepare packaging brief covering brand positioning, priority market and socio economic class of target segment, key consumer insights, legal mandatory, industry scenario, packaging trends, and market competitiveness of the product  - Trade Promotion (Domestic Market) :Evaluate the need for trade promotion by analyzing region wise outlet wise purchase pattern of wholesale distributors and competitive landscape with respect to trade promotion schemes;   - Conceptualize trade promotion schemes (covering the objective, mechanism, merchandise etc) and prepare promotion brief  - Consumer Promotion (Domestic Market) :Conceptualize consumer promotion schemes (covering the objective, mechanism, merchandise etc) and prepare promotion brief  - Present the brief to Brand Manager and seek approval  - Evaluate the feasibility of co-promotion by tying up with external agencies  - Seek approval for co-promotion  - Identify the external agency  - Brand Plan Review :Evaluate the effectiveness of brand communication, trade and consumer promotions and overall brand health by conducting variance analysis  - Prepare the brand review presentation basis the variance analysis  - Consumer Complaint Addressal : interact with customers to identify the root cause of market complaints  - Coordinate with various departments / functions for addressal of consumer complaints  - Market Research Conceptualization and Execution :Participate in field work related to market research to obtain first hand consumer insights  - Provide inputs for preparation of market research brief on strategic/ tactical research requirements  - Market Research Findings Implementation :Participate in identification of key trends from the market research report and usage of key trends for building brand initiatives  - Media Activation :Plan and prepare the brief for event activation  - Seek approval   - Identify agencies for event activation  - Negotiate contract terms with the agencies  - Plan for execution of the event  - Demand Planning :Provide inputs (with respect to art work, packaging, manufacturing readiness, WSP and market connectivity) to Brand Manager for the preparation of demand planning note (DPN)  - Order Fulfillment :Participate in identification of root cause for non-fulfillment of sales orders  - Inform respective functions / departments for issue resolution; Track order fulfillment rate at WSP  Experience  - 2-3 years of experience, preferably in FMCG Sales or Brand Roles  Technical Knowledge  (Technical knowledge the person must have) Essential  - Knowledge of brand management (product, price, promotion, placement);  - Knowledge of statutory compliance related to the category products (legal mandatory');  - Basic knowledge of category/ product specific manufacturing process and technology;  - Basic knowledge of research methodologies and tools;  - Basic understanding of consumer behavior and market trends  Skills (Technical abilities the person must have) - Strong analytical ability  - High result orientation - getting things done on time and as per agreed upon norms.  - Good Communication Skills  - Excellent Problem Solving Ability  - Attention to detail;  - Creativity  Behavioural   - High standards of process discipline and adherence to control systems  - Clear and precise communication with multiple points of contact   - Maintain the required standards of professionalism in the face of multiple demands and potential conflict situations  Educational Qualification  Post Graduate in marketing / related field from Premier B-Schools - 2012 and 2013 batch  Age Range 23-27 years  Growth Potential Candidates, who demonstrate through performance the required capabilities, will have an opportunity to grow rapidly with the business and manage larger responsibilities within the domains.   Remuneration   The salary will depend on the candidate's profile and experience.

Kolkata

Assistant Brand Manager - FMCG - IIM/FMS/XLRI/MDI/ISB/TISS 

Assistant Brand Manager - FMCG - IIM/FMS/XLRI/MDI/ISB/TISS  ,Job Description for Assistant Brand Manager - FMCG - IIM/FMS/XLRI/MDI/ISB/TISS  in Park Consultants in  Kolkata for (2-3) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Assistant Brand Manager - FMCG - IIM/FMS/XLRI/MDI/ISB/TISS  in Park Consultants in  Kolkata for (2-3) years of experience. Apply Now!