Ugaoo - New Product Development Role (2-5 yrs)

About Us: Grow with Ugaoo

At Ugaoo, we're more than just a gardening brand-we're a movement. Rooted in the rich legacy of Namdeo Umaji Agritech, a pioneer with over 135 years of expertise in agriculture and horticulture, Ugaoo is charting a fresh course for the future of gardening. The global gardening market is projected to grow to $120 billion by 2027, and we're at the forefront of this transformation.

What does that mean for you?

It means you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company that blends time-tested wisdom with modern innovation. As a young company, Ugaoo is the perfect place for those eager to make an impact, push boundaries, and grow-both personally and professionally.

What's In It for You?

- A Culture of Growth: We're GROWERS-Growth-oriented, Resilient, Open-minded, Welcoming, Empathetic, and Responsible. These values aren't just buzzwords; they guide everything we do. At Ugaoo, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your career can flourish.

- Room to Innovate: We don't believe in sticking to the script. If you're someone who loves taking ownership, stepping up, and challenging the status quo, Ugaoo is your stage. We encourage calculated risks and provide the space to explore new ideas, ensuring that you're always learning and growing.

- Performance-Driven Success: We value results and reward ambition. In our performance-based environment, your hard work and dedication will be recognized, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success-and yours.

- Kinship and Collaboration: At Ugaoo, you're not just another employee-you're part of a unit. We work together, celebrate together, and support each other every step of the way. This sense of community is at the heart of who we are.

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.

- Collaborate with the Founder to 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 Tier-1/reputed B-school

- Enthusiast about plants & gardening

- Capable of leveraging user insights, data, and statistical analysis to guide decision-making

- 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 seeking individuals who are not just looking for a job but are ready to embark on a journey. If you're accountable, driven, and eager to grow beyond your current role, you'll thrive here. We want go getters who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, challenge themselves, and make a tangible impact.

At Ugaoo, the sky isn't the limit-it's just the beginning. Join us, and let's grow together, because we believe Plants Grow People