New Product Development - Pune
Full Time | On-Site | Pune
About Us:
We are a young dynamic team obsessed with the world of gardening and taking it to people. As a top emerging brand fuelling India’s new-found love for gardening, we are invested in being the best aid to existing gardeners as well as the newbies who step into this world every single day.
We owe our success to a team of people who care about each part of the process – from horticultural experts to customer delight. Our inclusive environment inspires our tribe to do better, experiment more, collaborate, and feel more encouraged to share their ideas. As we continue to grow rapidly, we’re always on the lookout for problem-solving & big thinkers to come aboard!
About the opportunity:
This role will be responsible for the complete process of bringing a new product to market, renewing an existing product or introducing a product in a new market.
Responsibilities:
- Set up product vision and strategy and guide the success of a product.
- Own the creative process of generating, developing, and curating new ideas and determine which ideas should be promoted into features to push the product strategy forward.
- Responsible for defining the requirements for each feature and the desired user experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer and market requirements into a clear, optimized product roadmap.
- Ideate launch strategy for the new product, marketing concepts & stories for new product launch through influencers, marketplace communication, website & social media communication.
- Identify opportunities for process and product improvements; through post launch reviews
- Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.
- Develop product pricing and positioning strategies.
- Lead the design and development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that align with brand identity and product requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and select vendors that meet company standards for quality, cost, and reliability.
- Researches patents, copyrights and trademarks in order to make sure there are no infringement issues involved
Requirements:
- MBA from any reputed B-school
- Enthusiast about plants & gardening
- Ability to utilize user insights, data, and statistical analysis to inform decisions
- Keeps up to date with changes in the market and technology that would affect new product development
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a quick thinker
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and excited about taking ownership of your work, Ugaoo is the place for you.
Join us, and let’s grow together—starting with you; because we believe Plants Grow People