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Manager - Innovation

ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore

30+ days ago

Job description

Shape the Future : Innovation Strategy & Concepting

Build and own the pipeline of new growth engines, spanning brand renovations, category expansion, and breakthrough propositions.
Mine cultural, consumer, and category trends to identify future growth vectors and white space opportunities.
Craft compelling innovation concepts and value propositions grounded in brand equity and scalable commercial models.

Win Through Execution : Project Management & GTM

Lead cross-functional project teams (Brand, Supply, R&D, Commercial, Finance) to develop and commercialize innovations with pace, discipline, and excellence.

Co-create go-to-market strategies and launch plans in partnership with brand teams and customer marketing.

Monitor launch performance, ROI, and consumer feedback, and drive course-corrections for sustained success.

Inspire with Creativity & Commercial Acumen

Bring creative flair to every touchpoint—from pack design to campaign assets—while ensuring commercial viability and executional feasibility.

Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to drive breakthrough ideas that elevate both product and experience.

Lead With Influence & Collaboration

Partner seamlessly with brand leads, global innovation, and commercial teams to drive alignment and advocacy across stakeholders.

Build credibility with senior leaders by presenting business cases, insights, and strategic POVs with clarity and conviction.

Qualifications And Experience Required

Experience & Skills

MBA in Marketing or equivalent from a Tier I / II institute.

6–8 years of experience in brand marketing, innovation, or category strategy within FMCG, lifestyle, or consumer-first industries.

Proven track record in translating consumer and cultural insight into commercial success, especially in new product development or brand transformation initiatives.

Experience managing cross-functional projects from ideation through to market launch.

Mindset & Capabilities

A rare blend of creativity + commercial sharpness + execution excellence.

Strategic thinker with a bias for action and ability to operate in ambiguity.

Strong analytical capability and a keen eye for design, storytelling, and consumer experience.

Collaborative team player who can diverse teams together to drive outcomes.

High energy, resilient, and open to bold bets and smart risks.

Skills Required

Project Mangement, innovation strategy , Brand Marketing, tier ii reporting , Fmcg, Product Development

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Innovation Manager • Bengaluru / Bangalore