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1599518

Head Marketing - Kolkata


Position Overview:


We are looking for a passionate and experienced Brand / Marketing Manager to lead key initiatives focused on building strong brands and driving impactful marketing strategies.


Based out of Kolkata, this role is responsible for developing and executing 360- brand building and marketing initiatives, managing brand health, and supporting business growth through effective communication, pricing, promotions, and consumer engagement.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and bring in strong experience across sales/consumer promotions, consumer insights, digital communication, and advertising/promotion mix management.


Key Responsibilities:

Brand Building & Positioning:

- Develop and execute brand plans to strengthen brand equity and recall across target segments.

- Define and maintain the price positioning of key SKUs while ensuring competitiveness and margin health.

- Monitor and enhance the Brand Equity Index (BEI) and market perception across product categories.

Marketing Campaigns & Communication:

- Lead the development of marketing campaigns across ATL, BTL, and digital platforms.

- Manage creative and media agencies to ensure cohesive and impactful brand messaging.

- Drive consistent digital communication strategies including performance marketing, influencer engagement, and social storytelling.

Consumer Insights & Market Understanding:

- Lead consumer insight efforts through qualitative and quantitative research.

- Translate consumer behaviour trends into actionable marketing strategies and product tweaks.

- Track competitor activities, market movements, and evolving customer needs.

Sales & Consumer Promotions:

- Conceptualize and roll out sales promotions and consumer promotions to drive secondary sales, trade engagement, and consumer trials.

- Work closely with the sales team to ensure flawless execution and monitor ROI on promotional campaigns.

Portfolio Management & Market Share Growth:

- Assist in portfolio strategy to maximize market share and category leadership.

- Support New Product Development and renovation strategies with strong marketing inputs.

- Analyze product performance, SKU-wise contribution, and category growth drivers.

Advertising & Promotion Mix:

- Own the advertising and promotion mix for the brand(s), balancing short-term activations and long-term brand-building efforts.

- Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of marketing budgets with rigorous tracking of effectiveness.

Desired Profile:

- Strong understanding of brand management, marketing communications, and consumer behaviour.

- Proven ability to deliver growth through innovative marketing campaigns and consumer-centric strategies.

- Hands-on experience in both offline and digital media.

- Excellent project management, cross-functional collaboration, and agency management skills.

- Sharp analytical and creative thinking with attention to detail.

Qualifications:


- Bachelor's degree in any discipline is mandatory.

- MBA in Marketing from a reputed institute preferred.

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Job Views:  
1525
Applications:  537
Recruiter Actions:  340

Job Code

1599518

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