Brand Manager - FMCG

mellowdesigns· Creative
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📍 Bengaluru, KA, IndiaFULL TIME

About this role

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 4+ Years
Industry Preference: FMCG / Consumer Brands / D2C

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and strategic Brand Manager to drive brand growth, consumer engagement, and innovation for a fast-growing D2C gardening brand. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of consumer behavior, brand building, product innovation, and integrated marketing campaigns.
Candidates with 2-3+ years of FMCG brand management experience will be highly preferred. Candidates from non-FMCG backgrounds should possess 4+ years of relevant experience as a Brand Manager, managing end-to-end brand initiatives and growth strategies.
The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, creativity, analytical skills, and execution excellence to strengthen brand positioning and accelerate business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Develop and execute long-term brand strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Define and refine brand positioning, messaging, and value propositions across consumer segments.
  • Ensure consistency of brand identity across all customer touchpoints.
  • Build strong brand equity through impactful storytelling and differentiated communication.

New Product Development (NPD)

  • Lead end-to-end New Product Development initiatives from ideation to launch.
  • Identify consumer insights, market gaps, and emerging trends to drive innovation.
  • Collaborate with product, R&D, sourcing, and sales teams to bring new offerings to market.
  • Develop launch plans and go-to-market strategies for new products.

Media Planning & Campaign Management

  • Manage media planning and execution across digital, social, influencer, PR, and performance channels.
  • Work closely with agencies and internal teams to optimize media investments and campaign performance.
  • Monitor key brand and media metrics, ensuring efficient ROI and brand visibility.
  • Drive integrated marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.

Consumer Insights & Market Research

  • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and consumer behavior studies.
  • Translate consumer insights into actionable marketing strategies.
  • Track industry trends, category developments, and emerging opportunities.

Brand Communication & Content Strategy

  • Develop compelling communication strategies for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and brand initiatives.
  • Partner with creative teams to create impactful campaigns and content.
  • Ensure brand consistency across website, social media, marketplaces, packaging, and marketing materials.

Innovation & Growth Initiatives

  • Drive innovation projects to strengthen category leadership.
  • Identify opportunities for portfolio expansion and product diversification.
  • Recommend growth opportunities through consumer trends and category insights.

Performance Monitoring & Analytics

  • Track brand health metrics, awareness, consideration, engagement, and market performance.
  • Analyze campaign effectiveness and derive actionable insights.
  • Present periodic business reviews and recommendations to leadership.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Performance Marketing, E-commerce, Operations, and Creative teams.
  • Manage external agencies, media partners, influencers, and research vendors.
  • Act as the brand custodian across all functions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
  • MBA in Marketing is preferred.
  • 2-3+ years of FMCG Brand Management experience OR 4+ years of Brand Management experience in D2C/Consumer-focused brands.
  • Proven experience in New Product Development (NPD), brand launches, and innovation projects.
  • Strong understanding of media planning, digital marketing, and integrated campaigns.
  • Experience in developing brand strategy, positioning, and communication frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Skills

  • FMCG category understanding and consumer marketing expertise.
  • Experience working with D2C brands, e-commerce platforms, or consumer products.
  • Knowledge of consumer research methodologies and market intelligence.
  • Strong commercial acumen with understanding of P&L impact.
  • Familiarity with digital analytics and marketing performance metrics.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Success Metrics

  • Improvement in brand awareness and consideration.
  • Successful launch and adoption of new products.
  • Growth in customer acquisition and retention.
  • Effective media ROI and campaign performance.
  • Increased market share and category penetration.
  • Strengthening overall brand equity and consumer engagement.

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