Product Manager - FMCG/Foods

The incumbent shall be based at the corporate HO of the company and shall report to the group product head and marketing head .

He/she shall be assisted by a team of dy brand managers/executives and shall be handling a portfolio of multiple parle brands for biscuits and confectionery category.

Location : Mumbai

Product to be handled : FMCG food

Industry pref :

We shall prefer candidates from FMCG food/non food, FMCD or consumer durable companies including electronics.

- Candidates working in pharma companies with an exposure to OTC products can also be considered.

- Candidate from agri product or food processing background can also be considered if handling a similar role.

Age band : between 27 to 38 years old.

Gender pref : male or female

Qualifications required :

- Graduate & MBA with good English communication as befitting a premium brand

- MBA degree in Marketing is mandatory

- Pass out of 2004/05/06 batch ideally

- Candidates who have passed out after 2006 shall not be considered

- Person should be a full time MBA only and part time MBA’s shall not be considered

Experience and skills req : Minimum 6-8 yrs of experience in any of the following areas :

- Brand Management in Consumer product / FMCG / Consumer durables OR

- Working in Advertising agency & handling FMCG / Consumer durables brands OR

- Working in Market research agency handling FMCG / Consumer durables brands

Desired Profile:

- Excellent Communication Skills, convincing skill, presentation, computer knowledge.

- Candidates from the Similar Industries-

Soft Skills req :

- The incumbent should have exceptional leadership, excellent communication & presentation skills

- He/she should embody good planning skills and have a high level of energy and initiative.

- Be result-oriented.

Responsibilities would include :

- Product Portfolio Management & Product Development

- Pricing and Profitability Management

- Demand Management and Production Control

- Advertising & Promotion Effectiveness

- Marketing Strategies and Plans

- Quality and Costs Improvement

- Competition / Market Intelligence

- Administrative control

- Succession Planning