Product Manager - Mumbai

Suncorp Solutions; Panvel; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncorp Solutions, Mumbai-based staffing firm with pan-India reach, seeks a Product Manager to lead the adhesive product portfolio. You will shape strategy, guide new product development, coordinate launches, and work with Sales, R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure market-ready, commercially viable products.

The role emphasizes market insight, technical and commercial balance, and close collaboration with multiple teams to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM – Marketing preferred.
• B.Sc. Chemistry / Polymer / Chemical Technology or related background.
• B.E./B.Tech Chemical/Polymer or Rubber Technology related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned adhesive products throughout their lifecycle and develop product growth plans.
• Conduct market visits to understand customer needs and identify new applications.
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, QA, Sales and Supply Chain for new product development and launches.
• Prepare launch plans, positioning, and supporting technical literature.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends; prepare intelligence reports.
• Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis in collaboration with Finance and Sales.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

New Product Development

Market research

Competitor analysis

Customer interaction

Product trials

Pricing & profitability

Technical understanding of adhesives

MS Excel & PowerPoint

Presentation skills

Cross-functional coordination

Negotiation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

MBA/PGDM – Marketing

B.Sc. Chemistry / Polymer / Chemical Technology

B.E./B.Tech Chemical/Polymer

Diploma/degree in Rubber Technology or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mumbai based staffing company which has pan India footprint. We recruit for all positions. We also give services like Training, Payroll management and sales consulting.

Job Description

The Prodduct Manager will be responsible for managing and growing the assignedadhesive product portfolio by identifying market opportunities, understanding customerrequirements, coordinating new product development, supporting product launches,monitoring competition, and working closely with Sales, R&D, Production, Quality andSupply Chain teams.The role will act as the link between market/customer requirements and thecompany's technical and commercial teams, ensuring that products are technicallysuitable, commercially viable and successfully adopted in the market.

Key Responsibilities1. Product Portfolio Management Manage assigned adhesive products throughout their product lifecycle. Develop product-wise plans for sales growth, market penetration and productimprovement. Analyse product performance, volumes, margins and customer/applicationsegments. Identify slow-moving products, product gaps and opportunities for portfolioexpansion. Recommend product modifications, new pack sizes, applications and positioning.2. Market Research & Customer Understanding Conduct regular market visits to understand customer needs, applications andemerging requirements. Identify new applications and potential customer segments. Collect structured feedback from customers, distributors, dealers and sales teams. Monitor industry trends in adhesives, rubber, polymers and specialty chemicals. Convert market/customer requirements into actionable product-developmentopportunities.3. New Product Development — NPD Identify and initiate new product development opportunities. Prepare product concepts and business cases based on market potential. Coordinate with R&D/Technical teams for formulation and product development. Coordinate laboratory testing, customer trials and field validation. Track NPD timelines from concept through commercialisation. Prepare product specifications, application guidelines and technical literature.4. Product Launch & Commercialisation Prepare launch plans for new and modified products. Develop product positioning, key benefits, USP and target customer segments. Coordinate with Sales and Marketing for launch execution. Prepare product presentations, brochures, technical literature, FAQs andapplication guides. Conduct product training for Sales/Business Development teams. Monitor post-launch performance and customer acceptance.5. Competition & Market Intelligence Track competitor products, formulations/applications where publicly observable,pricing, pack sizes and positioning. Conduct comparative product benchmarking. Prepare monthly/quarterly competitor intelligence reports. Identify competitive threats and opportunities. Recommend appropriate product, pricing or positioning responses.6. Pricing & Product Profitability Support product pricing decisions based on market conditions, product cost andcompetitive positioning. Analyse product contribution/margin. Identify opportunities for margin improvement. Work with Finance, Purchase, Production and Management on cost optimisation. Evaluate commercial viability of proposed new products.7. Customer Trials & Technical Support Coordinate product trials at customer locations. Understand application problems and recommend appropriate products. Document trial results and customer feedback. Coordinate with R&D/Quality for technical issues. Support resolution of product/application complaints. Conduct Root Cause Analysis with relevant technical teams where required.8. Sales Enablement Work closely with Sales/Business Development teams to increase productadoption. Provide product knowledge and application training. Develop sales presentations, product comparison sheets and application guides. Participate in important customer meetings and product demonstrations. Support conversion of competitor products wherever technically andcommercially feasible.9. Cross-Functional CoordinationWork closely with: R&D / Technical Production Quality Assurance Sales & Business Development Purchase Supply Chain Finance Packaging Managementto ensure timely execution of product-related initiatives.10. Product Performance & Continuous Improvement Monitor customer complaints and product-performance trends. Identify recurring product/application issues. Coordinate corrective and preventive actions. Recommend product improvements based on field feedback. Ensure continuous improvement of product quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidate ProfileEducation Mandatory: MBA / PGDM – Marketing preferred.Preferred additional background: B.Sc. Chemistry / Polymer / Chemical Technology B.E./B. Tech Chemical/Polymer Diploma/degree in Rubber Technology or related technical discipline.Experience 4–5 years of relevant experience in: Adhesives Rubber chemicals/products Specialty chemicals Sealants Polymers Industrial chemicalsCandidates with direct experience in product management, product development,technical marketing, application development or business development withinadhesives/rubber should be preferred.Required Skills Product lifecycle management New Product Development Market research Competitor analysis Customer interaction Product trials Pricing and profitability understanding Technical/commercial understanding of adhesives MS Excel & PowerPoint Presentation skills Analytical ability Cross-functional coordination Good communication and negotiation skills Willingness to travel for customer/market visits KRA & Weightage — Product Manager Sr. KRA Key Measurement Areas Weight1 Product Portfolio Management Product performance, portfolio growth,product lifecycle, SKU rationalisation, productimprovement 15%2 New Product Development – NPD Number/quality of NPD projects, timelydevelopment, trials, successfulcommercialisation 20%3 Market Research & New Opportunities Market visits, customer insights, applicationopportunities, new segments/product gaps 10%4 Product Launch & Commercialisation Launch readiness, launch execution, adoption,achievement of launch objectives 10%5 Sales & Business GrowthSupport Product-wise sales growth, newcustomer/product conversions, sales team support 15%6 Competition & Market Intelligence Competitor tracking, benchmarking, pricingintelligence and actionable reports 8%7 Product Profitability & Pricing Margin improvement, pricingrecommendations, cost optimisation 7%8 Customer Trials & Complaint Resolution Successful trials, complaint closure,RCA/CAPA and customer satisfaction 7%9 Product Training & Sales Enablement Training programmes, product literature,presentations, application guides 5%10 Cross-functional Execution & Reporting Coordination with R&D, Production, QA, SCM,Sales and timely MIS 3% TOTAL 100%

Salary up to 20 la pa depnding on the present Salary and experience