Role & responsibilities New product development: B2B/B2C Market Understanding of product management, basics of brand in terms of differentiation, agency handling, analytical knowledge, market research, customer mindset etc.Strong understanding about brand, consumer, category To coordinate and follow-up with the design, costing, sales & merchandising team for NPD. Offers : To plan and implement various offers & calculate the effectiveness of the offer basis market analysis BTL: To prepare the POSM material to support the launch & offers, catalogues , price lists, vendor management etc. Collaborates cross-function/ internal and external stakeholders to develop a roadmap and drive products and features from concept to launch in a fast-paced environment. Gross margin: to maintain the gross margin for the channel by getting the right product and price mix. One to one Replacements: Replace the products which are in decline as per the product life cycle & launch relevant products as per current market trends.Collaborating with IB team for NPD; if requiredStrong in agency coordination for Marketing activitiesMarket understanding, competitor's tracking & analysisAbility to forecast, strong in number crunching and analyticsPreferred candidate profile Experience: 3-5 years Education - Post graduate Skills: Excel especially pivot, PPT, number crunching, analytical and forecastingIndustry preference: Consumer Durables White goodsFlexibility to travelGo getter attitude Perks and benefits

Role: Talent Acquisition - HR Location: MumbaiReports to: Lead Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development About VIP:Established in 1968, VIP is amongst the world’s leading manufacturers and retailers of luggage, backpacks and handbags. With a legacy built over the years, we take pride in launching market-leading brands, including our flagship brand 'VIP’, which has become synonymous with the luggage category in India. Our brands reflect our commitment to understanding consumer preferences and driving quality and innovation that meets their expectations. Our operational success is attributed to our stellar brand portfolio, state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in India and Bangladesh, and a robust distribution network that ensures easy accessibility to our products. Through our diverse portfolio of brands, we cater to a wide range of consumers with varying needs and preferences. Whether it’s the stylish and youthful offerings of Skybags or the premium and sophisticated designs of Carlton, range of chic and fashionable handbags designed for the modern woman, the high-quality, and highly functional flagship brand of VIP Industries to durable and practical luggage solutions at an affordable price point by Aristocrat. We have a solution for every traveller be it everyday travel, business trips, or outdoor adventures. VIP Industries Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We value talent and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. We value the diversity of our workforce and the unique perspectives that each one of us brings, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and allow for equal opportunities for all our team members.Qualifications/ Experience:Graduate or MBA specialized in HR 4+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment across industries and business functions Role & Responsibilities: Conduct external talent identification exercises, test the market for available talent proficiency levels, and determine effective sourcing strategies.Collate data on resource and talent gaps, analyse turnover, retention, new hires, productivity, and capability to produce reliable management information. Use this data to advise on the right choices to fill resourcing needs. Collaborate with managers to ensure clear articulation of role details and positioning roles appropriately with candidates.Identify and build a proactive pool of qualified candidates through active and passive recruiting. Leverage and expand networks on social media. Support the organization's diversity initiatives.Ensure adherence to predefined Quality of Hire parameters while sourcing candidates. Leverage consultants and all available sources to efficiently fill open positionsDecide and negotiate salaries within parity, arriving at a "win-win" proposition. Adhere to recruitment processes and policies defined by the organization, ensuring the completion of hiringDevelop and cultivate relationships with various levels of management, candidates, and external recruiting sources. Participate in business review meetings to understand dynamics and challenges. Analyze HR-related data to derive key insights on recruitmentAny other activity as proposed by the management, if requiredPreferred Candidate Profile/ Competencies:Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced, matrixed environmentKnowledge of key recruiting skills, including various sourcing, candidate selection, selling & negotiating techniques, interviewing skills.Passionate about hiring; self-motivated with excellent execution skillsPro-activeness in gathering requirements from hiring managerExcellent communicator, with ability to influence & persuade others and to network internally & externallyAbility to work with cross functional teams and interface with business leaders at all levels in organizationAbility to lead, direct, and work on a variety of projects simultaneously if required — and be a champion supporting recruiting initiatives (new systems, improving processes, etc.)Exceptional negotiating skills with external clients/candidates