Location(s):
IndiaCity/Cities:
GurugramTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
YesJob Posting End Date:
May 16, 2025Shift:
Job Description Summary:
The Emerging Category lead will be responsible to continue to establish our presence in key strategic multi-billion-dollar global category in India where we are currently not playing in the overall beverage landscape. The Lead will be responsible for charting out the long-term strategy, the business plan and the entire blueprint for the launch into this category over the coming years in close collaboration with the with Global Category team and the INSWA cross functional team. Approaching with a challenger and entrepreneurial mindset, the person will be responsible for a disruptive marketing plan that will help TCCC to help carve out a clear differentiated proposition in this category.
The role reports into the Vice President of Marketing for the INSWA OU and has a direct team responsibility of 3 associates.
Focus, Scope, & Impact:
Leads development of annual and multi-year brand growth strategies and business plans for INSWA OU in the new category, working closely with the Global Category Lead. Develops a clear end-to-end business plan for the launch into the segment, ensuring attractive revenue growth and strong system margins
Partners with internal (Global Category, R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Zones) and external (e.g. customers, bottlers, suppliers) stakeholders to develop a winning product proposition supported with packaging and programs to meet consumer needs, deliver against brand strategies and drive System value/business objectives
Drives commercialisation of brand positioning, innovation, consumer communications/messaging and shopper marketing to deliver brand objectives via clear direction/guidance and effective resource allocation decisions
Develop and communicate written briefs for use by agencies or suppliers (e.g., creative, advertising, packaging, product development, media, consumer promotions, merchandising, licensed or speciality merchandise, etc.) to direct their work activities to generate concepts for effective execution
KEY SUCCESS PARAMETERS
Experience
12+ years of experience in brand management and/or marketing in a leading global / Indian FMCG company. Experience in an emerging category is an added advantage.
Communication Focus
Role frequently leads communications with both internal (e.g. global brand, Commercial, Supply Chain & Technical, customer/franchise teams) as well as external (e.g. bottler, customer, agency, supplier) partners
Interactions include sharing relevant information on brand business plans, influencing others to take action in support, and negotiating components of said plans to enable desired outcomes
Role interacts frequently (daily) with constituents (internal and external) that may not have completely aligned interests/ objectives
Skills:
Branding, Category Management, Channels Strategy, Commercialization Strategies, Customer Insights, Demand Generation, Digital Advertising, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Marketing Strategies, Market Segmentation, Microsoft Office, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Social Media, Strategy DevelopmentOur Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.
