Product Head - Incubation - Consumer Durable/FMCG

Job Details :

a) Position & Designation Product Head Incubation

b) Grade M3

c) Division & Department Incubation

Job Profile :

a) Key Objectives To create a market and development in the consumer / consumer specific new products developed by Incubation Centre. To work closely with the direct consumer market and act as the link between the Product development team and Market.

b) Major Deliverables :

- Prepare and implement go - to market strategy for the developed products.

- Develop a strategic business plan for the commercialization of newly developed consumer products with proven technology, by:

- Monitoring global market trends and evaluating suitable business opportunities.

- Create a unique business model in line with company's vision

- Understand all aspects governing Development process/ Product Costing/Quality Systems production activities & up to date knowledge of latest technological advancements, regulations and guideline.

- Understand the dynamics of the business / industry and mitigate the risk involved

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements

c) Reporting to Head - Technology and Innovation

d) Place of Posting (Vacancy Listing) Pune

Essential Attributes :

- The candidate should have proven expertise and experience in commercialization of consumer durables products.

- Strategic Thinking - Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

- Analytical Skills - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.

- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions

- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

- Should be well versed about various aspects of Supply Chain. An articulate communicator, deft in coordinating and negotiating with the vendors for cost effective purchase of components.

- Should exhibit strong People Management skills coupled with proven acumen in mobilizing and judiciously managing resources.

a) Total desirable Years of Experience :10 -15 years

b) Minimum Years of Experience in relevant role 3 - 5 years

c) Qualifications :MBA Marketing

d) Desired type of Experience

Having worked in consumer durables / FMCG industry, developing products and creating marketing campaigns with key consumer insights, having built a consumer brand from scratch will be a big selection booster, Digital marketing understanding.

Other Information

Additional Information

We expect the incumbent to have held P&L responsibility in the past.

- International experience would be an advantage.

- A genuine passion ideally coupled with experience in the clean energy space

- Diverse industry or functions

- Managing a business independently

- Extensive business contacts in the industry.

- High level negotiations