Manager - Product - Adhesives

Job Title : Manager - Product

Qualification required: B.E / B-Tech in Mechanical / Civil / Chemical + MBA

Experience required : 7-8 years relevant experience

Location : Mumbai

Position Summary :

Responsible for development of portfolio of Company's products in the Indian market. The person should have in-depth understanding of the different markets for these products and customer expectations. He/she should have knowledge of product applications, test methods. The person should be able to define a go-to market strategy with the appropriate marketing mix. He/she needs to have a strong performance record with the mindset of start-up business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Portfolio Management - Pricing & Profitability

2. Mapping of existing markets and segments, development of market specific product baskets, literature, etc.

3. Monitoring competition, future trends and devising strategies to counter threats or to capitalize on market changes

4. Coordinate with R&D team to develop new products

5. New Product development through Vendor development & sourcing from Affiliate/ Non Affiliate sources.

6. Build strategy for the product which will involve decisions such as - where to invest.

7. Perform market research to develop business. Analysis of data, putting up proposition to develop business in front of business heads is required.

8. Overview of production, launching, price bench-marking.

9. Post launch activities such as survey for feedback, product lifecycle management, pricing, positioning etc.

Key Skills Required :

1. Initiative & Risk Taking

2. Customer Focus

3. Team leadership & People development

4. Networking

5. Listening

6. Result Focus