Company : Chatha Foods Limited
Location : Corporate Office (Mohali, Punjab)
Reports To : Managing Director
Direct relation : Brand Design Teams (Agency), Product Management (R&D), Digital Marketing,
Consumer Insights (NSMs)
1. About Chatha Foods
Chatha Foods Ltd. is a leading BSE-listed food manufacturing company with over two decades of
expertise in developing and producing value-added food solutions for both domestic and
international markets. The company operates multiple state-of-the-art facilities, specializing in
ready-to-cook (RTC) and ready-to-eat (RTE) products across chicken and vegetarian categories.
With a strong foundation in food technology, innovation, and quality systems, Chatha Foods
partners with major QSR chains, retail brands, and export customers. Its new fully automatic Veg
Unit marks a strategic expansion into flatbreads, RTE rice, gravies, sauces, and frozen snacks,
reinforcing the brand’s commitment to innovation, automation, and consumer-focused product
development
2. Role Overview
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will lead the marketing and brand strategy for Chatha Foods
portfolio. This includes B2B, private label, institutional, retail, and export markets, with a strong
focus on brand creation, portfolio premiumization, and digital presence. The CMO will be
responsible for positioning Chatha Foods as a trusted and innovative food manufacturing brand
across India and international markets.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Strategic Brand Leadership
- Develop and execute a unified marketing strategy across RTC, RTE, Frozen Chicken and Veg
product categories.
Define the brand architecture (corporate, sub-brands, etc).Drive consumer insights, category research, and positioning for both domestic and exportmarkets
Build brand equity through design, storytelling, and digital engagement.B. Product & Portfolio Management
Partner with R&D and Operations to define go-to-market strategy for new launchesLead product pricing, packaging, and channel differentiation (QSR, HoReCa, modern trade,export).
Manage packaging artwork, KLD development, and compliance with FSSAI and exportnorms.
C. Sales & Channel Enablement
Collaborate with Sales Heads (Domestic & Export) to drive trade marketing programs andchannel activations.
Build distributor engagement programs, POS visibility, and B2B campaign support.Implement category growth strategies for key accountsD. Digital, Communication & PR
Develop a strong digital and content marketing strategy — website, social media, influencercollaborations, and performance marketing.
Oversee corporate communication, press releases, investor-facing branding (post BSElisting).
Strengthen employer branding and CSR-related visibility.E. Analytics & ROI
Define marketing KPIs and ROI measurement frameworks.Lead market intelligence and competitor benchmarking.Present monthly performance dashboards to the leadership team.4. Qualifications & Experience
MBA in Marketing / Brand Management from a Tier 1 or 2 institute.15+ years of marketing leadership experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing / QSR / FrozenFoods sectors.
Proven track record in brand building, new product launches, and digital-led marketing.Strong commercial acumen and experience working cross-functionally with sales, R&D, andoperations teams
5. Key Competencies
Strategic and creative thinker with strong commercial orientation.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Data-driven and digitally savvyProven ability to manage agencies, design partners, and internal creative teamsPassion for food innovation and consumer engagement6. KPIs / Success Metrics
Brand Performance : Awareness, market share growth, brand equity score.Portfolio Launches : On-time GTM execution, sales target achievement post-launchDigital Marketing ROI : CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), engagement rate, lead conversion,social reach.
Channel Impact : Sales uplift through trade programs, distributor satisfaction.7. Compensation Range
Base Salary : TBDVariable Pay : 10–20% (based on KPIs and profitability)Benefits : Car / allowance, relocation supportLong-Term Incentive : Performance-linked profit share8. Why Join Us
Lead one of India’s most integrated RTC / RTE manufacturing plantsDrive efficiency, innovation, and profitabilityBe part of a progressive, professionally managed, BSE-listed organizationApply Now : paramjit_chatha@cfpl.net.in / june_swer@cfpl.net.in