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Sumit Jain

Sumit Jain

Head Of Sales, Kenvue (Previously Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health)
Mumbai

Summary

With 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, this seasoned commercial leader is currently leading sales for Kenvue in South Asia. Thriving in dynamic and uncertain environments, this individual excels through problem solution skills. Throughout his career, has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams. Adept at delivering challenging outcomes even in tough business cycles.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Vice President, Customer Development

Kenvue
05.2022 - Current
  • Turned around India Business from 0% growth in ‘23 to 8% in ‘24
  • Enabled by shaping following Strategic bets and executing flawlessly against them:
  • Premiumization in top metros: Grew by 18% in 2024
  • Driving Penetration in Rural through distribution expansion: Middle grew by 8% in 2024. WD gain 1% on XL
  • Accelerate Modern RE’s: E-Com grew by 31% with share gains and MT grew by 21% (first year of share gain on Fem-Care after 3 years)
  • Built a highly engaged team through a very tough business transition phase from 2023. Strong engagement score (88%) and high score on decision making (73%)
  • Previously Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health

Director, Sales

Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Led North & East cluster business for India which contributed to ~55% of total sales.
  • Successfully turnaround North regions from a -2% decline in 2019 to 19% growth
  • Set up strong discipline on sales fundamentals and distributor operations
  • Country leading credo engagement scores

Head Sales & Marketing

Midas Care Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Led the sales and marketing operations. Mandate included Business Turnaround and delivering the P&L for consumer business

National Lead, Sales Transformation

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Leading Sales transformation for India. Transform Sales Operation & Route to market, Build Advanced Analytics Capabilities, Distribution Expansion. Provide strategic direction to teams in Sales IT and Analytics, Capability and GTM.

Regional Sales Manager

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
01.2015 - 03.2017


  • Responsible for leading the Sales Network in North Central region, contributing to ~20% of company business Leading a team of 35 and reporting to the Sales Director.

Regional Business Development Manager

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
12.2013 - 12.2014


  • Responsible for developing the sales Strategy for North. Work closely with Field and Trade Marketing teams to develop programs/BTL/Initiatives driving growth

Group Product Manager

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Clean&Clear is a global skin care brand offering a range of products for specific teen skin needs.
  • Responsible to developing Marketing Programs/New Communications/Product Innovation to strengthen Brand Equity and drive market share

Area Manager

Asian Paints Ltd
05.2005 - 02.2008

Deliver revenue for the geography. Manage distribution network and build brand loyalty amongst painter community

Education

PGPM (MBA) - Marketing And Finance

Management Development Institute
Gurgaon
01.2003 - 04.2005

B.E. - Textile Engineering

RGPV University
Indore
05.1997 - 02.2001

Skills

Commerical acumen

People Leadership

Go-to-market

Strategic planning

Customer Management

Data and Technology

Brand Building

Timeline

Vice President, Customer Development

Kenvue
05.2022 - Current

Director, Sales

Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2022

Head Sales & Marketing

Midas Care Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
10.2018 - 05.2019

National Lead, Sales Transformation

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
05.2017 - 10.2018

Regional Sales Manager

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
01.2015 - 03.2017

Regional Business Development Manager

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
12.2013 - 12.2014

Group Product Manager

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
01.2011 - 11.2013

Area Manager

Asian Paints Ltd
05.2005 - 02.2008

PGPM (MBA) - Marketing And Finance

Management Development Institute
01.2003 - 04.2005

B.E. - Textile Engineering

RGPV University
05.1997 - 02.2001
Sumit JainHead Of Sales, Kenvue (Previously Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health)