Allwin Peter
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Product Manager with a strong engineering background and expertise in product innovation, market strategy, and revenue growth for last 8 years in the furniture industy. Started at Godrej Interio in 2017, achieving 38.7% of East India’s service target and later managing contract and healthcare projects in West India with 56 dealer partners.
As an Assistant Product Manager, led new product development, launching storage solutions contributing $18M annually, collaborating cross-functionally, and conducting impactful training.
Transitioned to Market Manager for laboratory furniture, managing a $3.8M portfolio in West India, driving sales, and integrating IoT solutions.
Currently managing storage & meeting space at MillerKnoll, successfully launching two products and leading multiple training sessions, with a focus on localizing workplace solutions for the APMEA regional needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Manager (APMEA Region)
MillerKnoll
Bangalore
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
- Ensured accurate implementation of feature specifications through close teamwork with engineering teams.
- Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
- Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
- Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals.
- Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Spearheaded effective product boot camps in APMEA.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, SDM, operations, systems, and sales.
- Conducted research to determine ideal markets for products and services.
- Milestones:
- Launched CK8 India pedestal in February 2024, the first localized storage solution in India.
- Launched Trac by Herman Miller pedestals in April 2024, modern storage for the region.
- Provided responsibility to drive the localization efforts of Knoll products to enhance private office and meeting table categories.
Marketing Manager | Laboratory Furniture Division
Godrej Interio
Mumbai
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with a cross-functional team in New Product Introduction (NPI); worked on IoT-based technology integration in fume hoods.
- Developed social media marketing strategies to help brand company and increase sales.
- Maintained relationships with key customers through regular communication.
- Identified opportunities for new client acquisition through various marketing channels.
Deputy Product Manager
Godrej Interio
Mumbai
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.
- Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
- Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Assistant Manager
Godrej Interio
Pune
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Played a key role in implementing a $13.2 million furniture project spanning 500 remote areas for the Tribal School of Maharashtra in two months.
- Achieved the target of $1M in revenue via the service business in the region.
- 100% revenue completion of the branch for the FY 2018-19.
- Awarded for the “highest accessory sale” in PAN India in FY 2019.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Godrej Interio
Kolkata
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements, and assessed project conditions.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Drove 38.7% of regional service revenue by fostering relationships with customers and 28 dealer partners.
Education
Executive MBA - Business Analytics
NMIMS
Mumbai03-2023
Post Graduate - Digital Marketing, Communication
MICA
Ahmedabad01-2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mumbai University
Mumbai05-2017
Skills
- Portfolio management
- Stakeholder management and engagement
- Presentation skills
- Storytelling
- Research and trend analysis
- Product development and strategy
- Competitive analysis
- Product Training
- Data Analytics
Certification
- Generative AI for Product Managers.
Affiliations
Adrenaline-driven sports lover, former lawn tennis player
Culinarian, Cybernaut, Sketcher, & Swimmer
Reference
Kishore Raghupathi, Director of Workplace Category, APMEA
Praveen Muppidi - Regional Sales Director, SAARC, & SEA
Lucy Cousins- Senior Manager, International Sales Enablement
Timeline
Product Manager (APMEA Region)
MillerKnoll
06.2023 - Current
Marketing Manager | Laboratory Furniture Division
Godrej Interio
01.2023 - 06.2023
Deputy Product Manager
Godrej Interio
01.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager
Godrej Interio
08.2018 - 12.2019
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Godrej Interio
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Generative AI for Product Managers.
Executive MBA - Business Analytics
NMIMS
Post Graduate - Digital Marketing, Communication
MICA
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mumbai University
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