The Category Head shall be responsible for driving demand generation for Glenmark’s select set of dermatologically recommended skin care and hair care brands, shifting focus toward consumerization and direct-to-consumer marketing while preserving their dermatological credibility. This role will oversee end-to-end marketing strategy, brand building, digital content development, social media marketing, and performance marketing. Reporting to Division Head – Emerging Channels Business, this role will lead a team of two direct reports—a Digital Content Manager and a Performance Marketing Manager—to execute impactful campaigns and achieve growth in a digital-first environment.Brand Building- Develop and implement a consumerization strategy for the portfolio - Develop & implement a unified brand strategy to boost awareness, equity and loyalty - Brand Positioning: Amplify the consumer-facing identity of the brands, leveraging their dermatological heritage to resonate with target audiences - Ensure consistent brand voice, messaging and visual identify across all channelsInnovation- Identify emerging trends in skin care/hair care to keep the portfolio competitive and relevant. - Leverage consumer insights, market trends and competition insights to build concepts for new product development & to manage life cycle of existing products. - Collaborate with product development team to ensure timely launches of new products. - Ensure Packaging harmonization across all product lines, maintaining alignment with brand identity, sustainability goals and market positioning. - Collaborate with product development, packaging & supply chain teams to oversee packaging design, materials and messaging consistency - Ensure packaging reflects brand aesthetics and resonates with target audiences in digital & retail settings.Digital Content Development:- Supervise the Digital Content Manager in creating engaging, on-brand content for digital media & E-Commerce platforms. - Oversee content strategy and calendars, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets. - Work closely with creative marketing agencies to produce compelling content that resonates with our audience.Social Media Marketing:- Lead social media strategy across platforms (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Brand Website) to drive engagement, followers, and conversions. - Guide the Digital Content Manager in developing platform-specific content, leveraging trends, influencers, and user-generated content. - Conceptualize & Execute compelling on-line & off-line campaigns to scale-up social media followership - Monitor social media analytics to optimize campaigns and track KPIs (e.g., reach, engagement).Performance Marketing (Content & Commerce Platforms):- Direct the Performance Marketing Manager in planning and executing paid digital campaigns to drive traffic, leads, and sales. - All E-Commerce Platforms: Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto, Blinkit…etc. - All Content Platform: (Google, Meta, In-shorts, Connected TV…etc) - Oversee campaign performance, budget allocation, and ROI optimization. - Use data-driven insights to refine targeting, creative, and channel strategies.Brand Activation- Develop & Manager brand activation strategies for Modern Trade Chains (e.g. Reliance, Health & Glow, Lulu’s….etc) and Pharmacy Chains (e.g. Apollo, Wellness & Noble Plus…etc). - Collaborate with modern trade sales team to create in-store displays, promotions and product launches that align with brand identity. - Plan and execute brand events (e.g. pop-ups, product launches, beauty events) to engage customers and drive brand affinity.Team Leadership:- Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports: the Digital Content Manager and Performance Marketing Manager. - Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture to achieve marketing goals. - Set clear objectives, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with brand vision.Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with the Prescription Marketing team to align messaging, ensuring seamless integration of professional endorsements into consumer campaigns - Partner with E-Commerce, Modern Trade & General Trade Sales teams to drive brand growth.Analytics & Reporting:- Define & Track and report on marketing KPIs (e.g., CAC, LTV, ROAS, brand equity scores) to measure success and optimize marketing spend. - Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging digital marketing tools.- Qualification- MBA in Marketing is mandatory preferably from Tier 1 MBA schools.7-10 years of experience in Brand Management (Innovation and/or Activation) ideally in beauty, skincare or consumer goods.
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Category Manager