- To strategically enhance andsustain the fan category performance by delivering innovative marketingstrategies, analyzing, and adapting to market trends, understanding consumerbehavior, and continuously benchmarking against industry competitors.
- The Brand Manager is responsible for translating insights into actionable strategies that propel brand growth, foster customer engagement, and ensure that the brand's value proposition is clearly communicated and understood in the marketplace.
Responsibilities:
Marketing strategyformulation and implementation
- Develop the marketing strategies for the product category
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic brand plan that aligns with the companys objectives.
- Own and execute the marketing budget and ensure the desired ROI
- Coordinate with product management to ensure alignment of the product portfolio with the brand strategy.
- Plan and oversee market research initiatives to guide new product development and innovation.
Brand Management
- Set and achieve revenue targets for product lines.
- Develop strategies to enhance the premiumization ofproduct sales.
- Expand market share through strategic initiatives.
- Enhance brand visibility and improve TOM awareness.
- Manage and measure the impact of digital campaigns onbrand perception.
- Conceptualize and manage below-the-line (BTL)advertising efforts including in-store collateral and POSM deployment acrossretail counters.
- Direct the strategy and execution of digital videocontent campaigns to elevate brand presence and engagement.
- Assess post-campaign performance to ensure continuousimprovement in brand communication.
- Oversee the launch of new and innovative productlines, including the development of core propositions for ranges.
- Collaborate with sales, product development, and otherdepartments to ensure brand strategies are effectively implemented.
Consumer competition insights
- Conduct ongoing analysis of competitors products, sales, marketing strategies, and market presence.
- Evaluate competitors' pricing strategies, promotional offers, and distribution methods.
- Use customer feedback, reviews, and satisfaction surveys to compare brand image and reputation.
- Identify areas where the brand can differentiate and excel beyond competitors.
- Translate findings into strategic initiatives that leverage strengths, address weaknesses, exploit opportunities, and mitigate threats.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate (preferably B.E.) and MBA
Experience
- 8-10 years of experience with relevant experience in Category Marketing/ Product marketing with a deeper understanding of customers in this category
- Liaison with creative agencies, and vendors for ATL / BTL development.
- Ability to develop market insights into actionable points
Functionalskills
- Brand building
- Business acumen
- Digital orientation
- Marketing communication
- Budget Management
- Market research