Executive - Product and Category Direction

Job Title: Executive - Product and Category Direction

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Marketing

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the role

This role requires the incumbent to support the Category lead on key initiatives by delivering operational excellence and work as part of the team to deliver superlative results in executing marketing initiatives to meet overall business objectives.

What impact will you create?

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional and cross-country stakeholders to drive brand strategy and execution
• Lead end-to-end execution of key brand initiatives, campaigns, and activations across channels
• Ensure consistency of brand messaging, visual identity, and brand elements across markets
• Partner with internal teams (Sales, CTMMs, R&D, Supply Chain) on product development, brand/product changes, POSMs, artworks, and creatives
• Oversee creation, adaptation, and rollout of brand collaterals; manage agencies and vendors including estimates, timelines, and billing
• Work closely with Sales teams to support brand activation and on-ground execution
• Monitor, analyze, and report brand performance by consolidating data from multiple sources to identify trends, insights, and growth opportunities

Who will you partner with?

Your manager You will report to the Lead - Product and Category Direction

Who are we looking for?

Key Skills

• Project management / multi-tasking
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Adapt to a dynamic environment and result orientation
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Education

• MBA from Tier 3 B school or bachelors degree in marketing, Business, or related field

Experience

• Prior experience in running networks in FMCG
• Strong understanding of branding principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Whats in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.