Business Head - D2C - Food (12-16 yrs)

About the Role:

Our client, a dynamic food company, is seeking an experienced professional to lead the setup and launch of new-age food brands from the ground up. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in the food industry, capable of driving brand creation, execution, and scaling profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

- End-to-End Brand Launch: Spearhead the development and execution of new food brands, from ideation to market launch.

- P&L Ownership: Drive financial performance, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth across the brand portfolio.

- Strategic Brand Development: Create and implement brand strategies targeting modern consumers, with a focus on digital-first engagement.

- Product Innovation & Development: Identify market gaps and collaborate with R&D teams to develop innovative food products.

- Go-to-Market Strategy: Define positioning, pricing, and distribution strategies for successful brand rollouts.

- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless execution.

- Consumer Insights & Trends: Leverage data to understand consumer behavior and market trends, shaping product and marketing strategies accordingly.

- Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Build strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and retail partners.

Key Requirements:

- 12+ years of experience in the food industry, with a strong background in brand building, product development, and P&L management.

- Proven success in launching and scaling food brands from scratch.

- Deep understanding of modern consumer preferences, digital marketing, and go-to-market strategies.

- Strong business acumen with a growth-driven mindset.

- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

If you're a strategic thinker with the drive to build and scale disruptive food brands, we'd love to hear from you!