Head - Emerging Business - FMCG & Packaged Foods

Head of Emerging Business (FMCG & Packaged Foods)

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Regional Travel Required)

Experience : 8-12 Years

Sector : Food & Beverage / Bakery / Snacking

The Opportunity : Build a New FMCG Powerhouse

We are one of South India's fastest-growing Limited Service Restaurant (LSR) chains, currently valued at over - 100 Crores. While we have mastered the art of the perfect retail experience, we are now ready to dominate the kitchen shelf.

We are seeking an "Architect of Crunch" a Business Head with a founder's mindset to build our dedicated FMCG Vertical from the ground up. You will transition our signature tea-time snacks from our counters to every supermarket and Kirana store in the country.

What You Will Build

The Blueprint : Create and own the P&L for the FMCG vertical, moving from a restaurant-centric brand to a household name.

Route-to-Market : Build the General Trade (GT) and Modern Trade (MT) distribution networks across Tamil Nadu from scratch.

Product Strategy : Lead the NPD (New Product Development) for shelf-stable bakery items (Biscuits, Cookies, Rusks) and savories.

Supply Chain : Establish OEM/Third-party manufacturing networks and manage end-to-end logistics and packaging.

Market Expansion : Dominate the TN landscape in Phase 1 before scaling Pan-India.

The Ideal Profile

Industry Veteran : 8-12 years in the FMCG Food sector, specifically within Bakery, Biscuits, or Snacking (experience with Tier-1 or major regional players is a plus).

Street Smart : You have a deep understanding of the Tamil Nadu distribution landscape-from T. Nagar to the rural hubs.

The Zero-to-One Mindset : You aren't a "maintainer"; you are a builder who thrives in a blank-canvas environment.

Education : High-tier MBA preferred, but we value a proven track record of successful product launches above all else.

Why Join Us?

Wealth Creation : As a high-growth role, we offer competitive rewards for those who build tangible value.

Autonomy : No legacy systems to fight. You choose the distributors, the SKUs, and the culture of your team.

Stability + Agility : Enjoy the financial backing of a - 100 Cr parent company with the speed and spirit of a startup.

Interested in building the next big Indian food brand? Apply now with your portfolio of market wins.