Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Brand Ladder / Price Pack Architecture (PPA) Playbook - Sr. Manager include:
- Developing and leading the strategic planning process for brand ladders and price pack architectures, aligning them with our business objectives and market dynamics
- Conducting in-depth market analysis to identify opportunities for brand positioning and price packaging that resonate with consumers and outpace competitors
- Collaborating with product teams to optimize our product offerings in line with brand hierarchy and pricing structures, ensuring a cohesive and customer-centric product range
- Creating / implementing pricing strategies that maximize revenue / profitability while maintaining competitiveness and value perception
- Managing and guiding a team of analysts and associates, ensuring their work supports the overall brand ladder and PPA goals
- Monitoring the performance of brand ladder and price pack architecture initiatives and making data-driven adjustments to improve market positioning and profitability
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and finance, to ensure brand and pricing strategies align with overall business objectives
- Communicating strategies, performance, and insights to senior management and key stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for brand and pricing initiatives
The Strategic Playbook - Sr. Manager leverages their strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and leadership skills to shape and execute pricing and branding strategies that drive the organization's growth, market presence, and profitability
He/she should be able to lead cross functional projects within GBS
Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of brand ladder and price pack architecture, Mix and Promo strategy playbooks, ensuring they align with the organization's overall business goals and market dynamics
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and consumer behavior patterns related to brand positioning and price packaging
- Collaborate with In-market Marketing/Insights teams to optimize the product portfolio in line with brand hierarchy and pricing structures, ensuring a cohesive and customer-centric range
- Manage end to end operations, team management to ensure quality and timelines of project
- Develop and implement pricing strategies that maximize revenue and profitability while maintaining competitiveness and value perception
- Manage and guide a team of associates, providing direction and support in executing NRM Strategy
- Continuously monitor the performance of brand ladder and price pack architecture initiatives and make data-driven adjustments to improve market positioning and profitability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and finance, to ensure brand and pricing strategies align with overall business objectives
- Effectively communicate strategies, performance, and insights to senior management and key stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for brand and pricing initiatives
- Leverage data and analytics to make informed decisions regarding brand and pricing strategies, ensuring that they are backed by relevant insights
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects related to brand ladder and PPA, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals
- Contribute to the growth and expertise development of team members by assisting in the development of ongoing training and capability plans
- Ensure the accurate and timely submission of reports and data related to brand ladder and price pack architecture initiatives, in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs)