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 Recent 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 Managemen

📌 Category Head (Kolkata)
🏢 Acelot Innovation Private
📍 Kolkata