MGR (SALES DEV - IBU)

bajajauto; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto is seeking a Product Planning and Development Manager to drive product strategies, identify opportunities, and coordinate across marketing, sales and R&D. The role emphasises deep product knowledge, market insight and profitability focus.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver differentiated offerings. The position requires strong stakeholder influence, data-driven decision making, and a willingness to travel up to 50% to gather insights and align with

Qualifications

• Essential: Any graduate from a premier institute.
• Desired: Postgraduate from a premier institute.

Responsibilities

• Product planning and development responsibilities.
• Stakeholder coordination and market intelligence gathering.
• Leadership to drive product strategies and profitability.

Education

Any graduate

Postgraduate

Job description

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• A Product Planning and Development Manager develops products by identifying potential products, conducts market research, determines product specifications and develops product strategies to ensure growth on the top line and bottom line
• Quadricycle category management (360o Product management - Product positioning, sales, marketing, customer insight & market feedback)

INTERACTION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Internal

External

Direct

Indirect

HO functions, CMU & Other BU Coordinations (relevant)

New Prospects (Aggregators)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Any graduate from a premier institute.

Desired: Postgraduate from a premier institute.

Work Exp

Min: >5Years

Max:

BU Specification

Preferably FMCG/FMCD/Automotive

Age

Min:

Max:

Need for travel

Medium

50%

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical/Functional

• Product and Feature Knowledge
• Deep Understanding of Brand, Business and Product.
• Understanding Market Research and ability to gather Market Intelligence
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders to deliver results
• Demonstrates a collaborative team player attitude

Behavioural

• Appetite for learning, quick adaption as per business needs
• Strong follow-up approach
• Creative thinking & continuously raise the bar
• Ensure results with speed

KRA -

Profit Planning

• Plan yearly budget in alignment with the business plans and manage the cash flow to ensure profitability
• Constantly monitor Product Decisions, Pricing Policy, Channel Mix, Sales Plan, Marketing Plan to improve Gross Margin levels.
• Analyse and update concerned data regarding all the key variables that impact Gross Margin for products.

Product Planning and Development

• Devise and plan product strategies to ensure growth on the top line and bottom line, and spread is achieved.
• Devise and implement product mix & pricing strategies.
• Defining a product roadmap and long- term strategy for the various products.
• Reviewing the key performance parameters to ensure effective delivery on business requirements.
• Tracking the effectiveness of plans executed by analysing various reports and identifying areas that require immediate focus.
• Continuously benchmark the product portfolio with competition & ensure lead in differentiated products.
• Develop Market intelligence by conducting thorough market research and assess the products in the market.
• Industry, Competitive Analysis - Identify new product/business opportunities.
• Relaying the customer feedback to R&D Team in order to improve or innovate the product offerings.
• Ensuring the Product and feature feasibility.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Providing Operational Support to Marketing, Sales, Service, & Logistics Teams
• Provide support to the sales team with solutions for speeding up execution based on customer insights.
• Establish trade relationships by meeting key accounts and engaging in discussions.
• Monitor and keep a track on the activities of Supply from the plant to ensure delivery as per plan.