Strategic Product Marketing Manager with background in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies. Demonstrated strengths include market analysis, product launch planning, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in leveraging data to drive product positioning and improve customer engagement. Previous work showcases high-impact contributions to enhancing brand visibility and boosting sales growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager - Solar
Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
Handled additional responsibility of increased portfolio of solar battery and solar panel; registered 24% value growth year-on-year in 2023, highest ever.
Increased distribution network by 38% by developing and implementing favorable pricing structures balancing company objectives against customer targets
Performed a 360-degree review of the solar ecosystem to fix gaps in the product line, trade communication, project execution, and product pricing.
Played a pivotal role in setting up the New Rudrapur Plant for Solar Panels by creating BRD, overseeing product trials, and developing processes in sync with Marketing and Sales requirements.
Performed comprehensive market and competitive analysis through industry research and in-depth interviews to identify points of product differentiation and positioning and develop future product roadmaps.
Identified opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
Assistant General Manager - Batteries
Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Managed end-to-end product portfolio of batteries, generating 2100 Cr revenue, from product ideation to product development, and developing GTM for PAN India product launch.
23% value growth and 15% volume growth in the battery segment over the last two years, the highest in 5 years.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop product roadmaps and strategies.
Increased Gross Margin to 32% from 25% by launching 15 new products and improving model mix.
Doubled tertiary registration of products from 35% to 70% by developing a trade scheme.
Monitored competitors' activities and created counter plans, increasing market share in the battery category.
Developed and launched new product lines resulting in increased revenue.
Assistant Product Manager – (FMCG)
Berger Paints India Limited
04.2020 - 03.2022
Collaborated with different teams (Sales, R&D, Creative Agency, Vendors, etc.). Across the various touchpoints (Consumer, Influencers, Trade Network, Institutional Sales, etc.). To achieve the deliverables timely.
Registered 24% volume growth over LY by successfully launching 3 new products, with a portfolio exceeding the AOP for FY 20-21.
Increased product spread by more than 20% by identifying gaps in the current channel through trend analysis and network coverage analysis to assess product-market fit.
Achieved 12% savings by optimizing trade schemes while delivering overall objectives of the category.
Handled BTL activities for focus markets of the company, spearheaded discussions with sales, vendors, and marketing team for timely execution.
Branch Manager – (FMCG)
Berger Paints India Limited
04.2019 - 03.2020
Handed a 12-member team and network of 200+ Dealers and 100+ Contractors generating a total revenue of 50Cr in Noida
Developed trade scheme/channel schemes for 14 Branches across U.P And Uttarakhand within the proposed resources and budget
Increased Key Contractors count from 2 to 12 by incentivizing contractors and training them on products, application sites, and enrolling them in company Loyalty programs
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IIM Rohtak
01.2019
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Civil Engineering
I.T.M. Gurgaon
01.2017
XII - CBSE
Modern Public School
Bhiwadi
01.2013
X - CBSE
Modern Public School
Bhiwadi
01.2011
Skills
Product Management
Brand Management
Category Management
Trade Promotion
New Product Development (NPD)
EBITDA, P&L Management
Microsoft Project
Advanced MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Product positioning
Product marketing
Go-to-market strategy development
Accomplishments
Achieved highest ever sales and 23% Value Growth in Battery and 20% Growth in Solar Business
Awarded Best Summer Intern at Nulearn
Awarded best mentor for Leadership role in I.T.M. Gurgaon
Secured 2nd rank in Rajasthan State in National Science Olympiad
Timeline
Assistant General Manager - Solar
Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
Assistant General Manager - Batteries
Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Product Manager – (FMCG)
Berger Paints India Limited
04.2020 - 03.2022
Branch Manager – (FMCG)
Berger Paints India Limited
04.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IIM Rohtak
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Civil Engineering
I.T.M. Gurgaon
XII - CBSE
Modern Public School
X - CBSE
Modern Public School
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