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Senior Brand Manager - New Product Development
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and consumer insights analysis to identify unmet needs and emerging trends within the FMCG landscape.
- Develop and refine product concepts, including defining product features, benefits, positioning, and target audience.
- Create detailed product development roadmaps, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, supply chain, and regulatory affairs, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
- Develop compelling marketing strategies and launch plans to ensure maximum market penetration and brand adoption.
- Monitor product performance post-launch, analyzing sales data, market share, and consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement and future innovation.
- Manage external agencies and partners involved in product development, market research, and creative execution.
- Stay abreast of competitive activities and industry best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
- Present strategic recommendations and progress reports to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in brand management, product marketing, or new product development within the FMCG industry.
- Proven track record of successfully launching new products that have achieved significant market success.
- Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and brand strategy within the FMCG sector.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in market research methodologies and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders in a remote environment.
- Experience working with diverse teams across different geographies is highly desirable.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous setting.
Senior Brand Manager - New Product Development
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Senior Brand Manager - New Product Development
Posted 12 days ago
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- Leading the development and execution of new product innovation pipelines.
- Conducting market research and consumer insight analysis to identify unmet needs and opportunities.
- Developing comprehensive product strategies, positioning, and go-to-market plans.
- Managing the product development process from concept generation through to commercialization.
- Collaborating with R&D, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
- Developing compelling marketing and communication strategies for new product launches.
- Monitoring product performance post-launch and recommending adjustments as needed.
- Analyzing competitive activity and market trends to maintain a competitive edge.
- Managing budgets and timelines for product development projects.
- Presenting business cases and strategies to senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in brand management or product marketing within the FMCG sector.
- Proven track record of successfully launching new products and driving brand growth.
- Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market research methodologies, and brand strategy.
- Excellent project management, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in digital marketing, social media, and integrated marketing communications.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
Senior Brand Manager, New Product Development
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify unmet consumer needs and emerging trends.
- Develop and execute strategic brand plans for new product launches, including positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
- Collaborate with R&D, sales, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of product development pipelines.
- Manage the P&L for new product categories, setting sales forecasts and monitoring performance against key metrics.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies and partners involved in product development and marketing.
- Lead and mentor a team of brand professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Present business cases and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in brand management within the FMCG industry, with a proven track record of successful new product launches.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in market research tools and methodologies.
- Experience in managing budgets and P&Ls.
- Must be comfortable working in a fully remote environment, demonstrating self-discipline and excellent virtual collaboration skills.
Senior Brand Manager - New Product Development
Posted 4 days ago
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- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive brand strategies for new product launches.
- Conduct market research, consumer insights analysis, and competitive landscape assessments to identify growth opportunities.
- Develop product concepts, positioning, and messaging that align with consumer needs and brand objectives.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
- Manage the product lifecycle from ideation through to market entry and beyond.
- Develop and manage the marketing budget for new product initiatives.
- Create compelling marketing plans, including advertising, promotions, digital marketing, and in-store activations.
- Monitor and analyze brand performance post-launch, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
- Present brand strategies and performance updates to senior management.
- Foster strong cross-functional relationships and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Identify and evaluate potential partnerships and collaborations to enhance brand growth.
- Stay informed about emerging consumer trends and industry innovations within the FMCG landscape.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the brand portfolio.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in brand management within the FMCG industry.
- Proven success in developing and launching new products, from concept to commercialization.
- Strong understanding of consumer insights, market research methodologies, and strategic brand planning.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop creative and effective marketing campaigns across various channels.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience managing budgets and working with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
- A passion for consumer brands and a deep understanding of consumer behavior.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
- Experience with category management or shopper marketing is advantageous.
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