Category Head- Beverages

About the Company

Our client is one of the world's largest FMCG organizations

Roles and Responsibilities

• Category P&L Ownership
• Lead the full profit and loss responsibility for the non‑alcoholic portfolio, driving sustainable growth and ensuring financial targets are met across markets.
• End‑to‑End Innovation Leadership
• Own the new product development pipeline from concept to launch, balancing consumer insights, brand strategy, and commercial viability to deliver breakthrough innovations.
• Portfolio Strategy and Management
• Shape the long‑term vision for the category, defining portfolio priorities, brand positioning, and channel strategies to maximize relevance and market share.
• Marketing and Brand Building
• Partner with marketing teams to craft compelling campaigns, communication platforms, and activation plans that strengthen brand equity and consumer engagement.
• Commercial Execution
• Collaborate with sales and trade marketing to ensure flawless execution in market, optimizing pricing, promotions, and distribution to deliver category growth.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Act as the central point of accountability across R&D, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams, ensuring alignment and speed in decision‑making.
• Consumer and Market Insight
• Continuously track consumer trends, competitive activity, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Team Development and Influence
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration and influencing senior stakeholders to champion the non‑alcoholic agenda across the organization.

Skills and qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in category and channel development.
• An experience in NPD is a major positive
• Experience in beverages is a non negotiable
• Current/preferred location to be Bengaluru

What's On Offer

• Work with one of the largest FMCG organizations in the world
• Report directly to country general manager
• Excellent work cutlure