Job Purpose
To develop a distinctive marketing strategy in line with the Brand vision and positioning through focused consumer insights effective communication of brand expression and PR activities to build and strengthen the Brand Equity.
Job Context & Major Challenges
an Footwear brand in a cluttered market that resonates with the evolving target consumers.
and communicating Positioning of brand present across diverse categories yet
connected to Mother brand.
and continuously track evolving consumer needs through multiple sources including appropriate research interventions
with multiple agencies under strict timelines ensuring quality delivery.
functional accountability and coordination with number of teams internally like retail VM brand projects etc.
and implement the activities within budget with high expectations on delivery front
KRA2 | Monitor competitive brand marketing activities | Track market research data Gather intelligence on competitor activity constantly and incorporate changes in marketing/ communication plan |
KRA3 | Efficiency in marketing processes | Agency Management Media plan effectiveness wrt reach and frequency Annual Brand Plan Process efficiency |
KRA4 | Build an Efficient Marketing Budget & Execute on agreed Brand Objectives | Define Brand Objectives in terms of salience in the target segment footfalls into the store consumer experience within the store and CRM Build Marketing Plans and Budget for executing on agreed objectives Innovate in marketing to build marketing cost efficiencies |
KRA5 | Customer engagement | Plan the marketing Campaign Effectiveness Consumer Insights Management efficiency Eg: quality of Consumer panel Forum findings report/ Consumer research & analysis Reports) |
KRA6 | Define Brand Positioning & build a system to monitor brand performance | Based on the Target Group profile work with the creative team to define the brand personality Define & maintain relevance of the value dimension of the brand both tangible & intangibles Set Up a tracking system to periodically monitor and provide feedback to the creative team on Desired vs. Actual Brand Positioning |
KRA7 | Develop Relationships with agency partners to build & execute Communication & Marketing plans | Finalize selection of agency partners for of Marketing Plans Plan a comprehensive marketing strategy in line with the vision of the creative team with clear cut timelines and well defined measurement criteria Execute on communication and marketing plans ensuring that a consistent 360 degrees approach through all consumer touch points is in line with the Brands Point of View Ensure efficient Media Planning & Buying |
KRA8 | Understand Define & Continuously track evolving consumer needs | Define & track the targeted customer in terms of demographic & psychographic profile Understand triggers influencing buying buying process and shopping behavior |
KRA9 | Impact the Brand Financials | Monitor the marketing budget and expenditure Monitor Sales from new developments/innovations in current category or a new category War on Costs |
Required Experience:
Manager