Brand Manager Philips Personal Care Mumbai India Location

Location: Mumbai, India
Company: Tekstar India Pvt. Ltd.

About the Role
Tekstar India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly driven and commercially astute Brand Manager to lead the Philips Personal Care business in India.

This role is much more than achieving sales targets. We are looking for an individual who takes complete ownership of the businessfrom sales growth and distribution to collections, inventory, profitability, customer relationships, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be expected to think and act like a business owner, demonstrating accountability, integrity, commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing every aspect of the brand.

Key Responsibilities
Business Ownership

- Take complete ownership of the Philips Personal Care business and be fully accountable for business performance.
- Develop and execute annual, quarterly, and monthly business plans to achieve sustainable sales and profitability.
- Identify new business opportunities, expand market reach, and drive long-term growth.

Sales & Distribution Management

- Drive primary and secondary sales through distributors, dealers, retail partners, and key accounts.
- Expand and strengthen the distribution network while maintaining healthy channel relationships.
- Ensure effective market coverage, retail visibility, and product availability.

Commercial & Financial Discipline

- Monitor customers outstanding balances and proactively drive collections.
- Review ageing reports regularly and ensure overdue receivables are resolved promptly.
- Work closely with finance to improve cash flow and minimize credit risks.
- Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding payments and customer commitments.




- Maintain healthy inventory levels while minimizing ageing stock and slow-moving inventory.
- Take ownership of forecasting, stock planning, and inventory optimization.

Business Performance Management

- Prepare accurate weekly and monthly MIS reports.
- Analyse sales trends, profitability, inventory movement, and market performance.
- Present actionable insights and recommendations to management.
- Track KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.

Customer & Principal Relationship Management

- Build strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and key customers.
- Maintain excellent coordination with the Philips team and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Resolve customer concerns proactively while maintaining high service standards.

Market Development

- Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and market trends.
- Recommend strategies to improve market share and profitability.
- Plan and execute sales promotions, product launches, and trade marketing initiatives.

Operational Excellence

- Ensure disciplined execution of business processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance.
- Coordinate effectively with sales, logistics, warehouse, finance, and customer service teams.
- Ensure commitments made to customers and management are delivered on time.





We Are Looking For Someone Who

- Takes ownership rather than waiting for instructions.
- Is highly accountable for results.
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and commercial thinking.
- Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Is proactive and self-motivated.
- Has high ethical standards and unquestionable integrity.
- Make data-driven decisions.
- Is disciplined in planning, reporting, and execution.
- Builds long-term customer relationships.
- Can work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Has a continuous improvement mindset.
- Remains calm under pressure and consistently delivers results.

Preferred Experience

- 510 years of experience in Brand Management, Sales, Distribution, or Business Development.
- Experience in Personal Care, Consumer Electronics, FMCG, Home Appliances, or FMCG industries.
- Robust understanding of distributor management, channel sales, and retail operations.
- Experience managing P&L;, sales forecasting, inventory planning, collections, and business reviews will be an advantage.
- MBA (Marketing) preferred.

Why Join Tekstart India Pvt. Ltd.?

At Tekstart, we believe in empowering individuals with responsibility and ownership. This is an opportunity to build and grow a globally recognized brand while working in an entrepreneurial environment where performance, integrity, and initiative are valued.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and grow into broader business leadership responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested candidates may apply via LinkedIn or email their updated CV to [email protected]

📌 Brand Manager (Philips Personal Care) (Mumbai)
🏢 Tekstar Distribution
📍 Mumbai