Category Head - Consumer Lighting

Acelot Innovation Private Limited

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

CATEGORY HEAD – CONSUMER LIGHTING | KOLKATA

We are hiring a Category Head – Consumer Lighting for a leading FMCG/FMEG organisation based in Kolkata.

The role will lead the Consumer Lighting category with end-to-end responsibility for Category Strategy, Product Portfolio Management, Brand Management, Innovation, Pricing, Profitability, Consumer Insights and Go-to-Market Strategy.

The incumbent will manage a ₹250 Cr Consumer Lighting portfolio and work closely with Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing and Finance to drive profitable growth, market share and brand equity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute the annual and long-term Category Strategy and Business Plan
Own the complete Consumer Lighting Product Portfolio including LED Bulbs, Battens, Panel Lights, Downlights, Emergency Lights and Rechargeable Lighting
Drive Product Management, Portfolio Management and Product Lifecycle Management
Lead New Product Development (NPD), Product Innovation and Product Launches
Identify consumer trends, competitive activity and emerging market opportunities
Translate Consumer Insights and Market Research into product and marketing strategies
Develop category-specific Brand, Marketing, ATL, BTL, Digital and In-store Activation plans
Own Pricing Strategy, Gross Margin, Contribution Margin and Portfolio Profitability
Drive Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, Distribution, Channel Development and Retail Visibility
Support General Trade, Modern Trade, E-commerce, Institutional and Project Business
Partner with Sales to improve product availability, retailer engagement and channel performance
Work with Supply Chain and Operations on Demand Forecasting, Inventory Optimisation and S&OP
Track Revenue Growth, Market Share, Marketing ROI and New Product Performance
Lead, coach and develop the Consumer Lighting category/product team

CANDIDATE PROFILE

10–15 years of relevant experience
Strong experience in Product Management / Category Management / Brand Management
Experience in the Lighting / Consumer Lighting / Electrical / FMEG industry is essential
Proven experience managing sizeable product portfolios and driving business growth
Strong commercial understanding of Pricing, Margins, Profitability and Market Share
Experience in Consumer Insights, Product Innovation, NPD and GTM Strategy
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience working across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain

EDUCATION

MBA in Marketing preferred or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related discipline

KEY SKILLS / ATS KEYWORDS

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 10–15 Years

Industry: Consumer Lighting / Lighting / Electrical / FMEG

Function: Marketing / Category Management / Product Management

Interested candidates may share their CV at:

📧 seema@acelot.in

📱 WhatsApp: 9999211110

Please apply only if you have relevant experience in the Lighting / Electrical / FMEG sector.

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