Godrej Group—Manager - Product Innovation

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Description: Job Requirements About Godrej Industries Group (GIG) At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries www.godrejindustries.com About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability. www.godrejproperties.com Role Summary: We are seeking a dynamic Manager - Product Innovation to support and drive product-related activities across different project stages: pre-launch, launch, and sustenance. This role will work closely with the Product Head and senior management to assist in strategic product decisions, ensuring Godrej Properties remains a customer-centric real estate brand with innovative and differentiated offerings. The ideal candidate will contribute to defining the right product mix for upcoming projects, developing unique selling propositions (USPs), analyzing market trends and competition, supporting marketing initiatives, and enhancing sales effectiveness to ensure the success of our projects. Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Development: - Assist in defining and recommending the right product mix for new real estate projects. - Help develop USPs by identifying customer needs and emerging market trends. - Support research to recommend innovative features addressing customer pain points and aspirations. Market Research & Competitive Analysis: - Conduct competitor benchmarking and consumer research in collaboration with the Head Office teams. - Provide insights to support land acquisition decisions based on desirability, sales performance, and pricing strategies. Innovation & Process Standardization: - Contribute to the development and refinement of product innovation processes, templates, and standards. - Support the implementation of standardized processes across different regions. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Work closely with internal teams (Marketing, Design, Sales) and external vendors for smooth project execution. - Assist in value proposition testing with stakeholders, including channel partners and potential customers. Training & Support: - Support product training sessions for the sales team during project launches and ongoing phases. - Provide guidance to regional teams on market positioning and pricing strategies. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Successful support in product launches with well-defined USPs and optimal product mix. - Effective training and support for the sales team to enhance performance. - High-quality market research and competitive insights. - Timely delivery of innovative ideas and standardized processes. - Improved customer satisfaction and strengthened market positioning. Work Experience 8–10 years Benefits What’s in it for you? Be an equal parent - Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return - Paternity support, including paid leave - New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel - Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options No place for discrimination at Godrej - Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy - Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses - Gender transition support We are selfish about your wellness - Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options - Trust based sick leave - Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way - Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements - Performance-based earning opportunities Skills: channel partner collaboration, product mix development, product innovation, competitive analysis, project execution, pricing strategy, market research, template development, customer needs analysis, process standardization, product strategy, product launch, stakeholder management, training delivery, sales support, value proposition testing, market benchmarking