Manager/Senior Manager - Marketing and Business Development (Remote/Hybrid)

Company Description

3Spheres Limited partners with brands to transform innovative product ideas into reality, leveraging user-centric design and technical expertise. With capabilities in Innovation spanning brand design, industrial design, and packaging development, 3Spheres creates products that are not only functional but also impactful and memorable. From conceptualization to commercialization, the company provides end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless design and manufacturing processes. Committed to sustainability and innovation, 3Spheres embeds eco-friendly practices and strategic insights into every project, delivering meaningful consumer experiences and business results. Located at the intersection of design excellence and environmental responsibility, 3Spheres is a trusted launchpad for brands worldwide.

Role Description

This is a full-time Remote / Hybrid position for a Manager/Senior Manager - Marketing and Business Development based in Asia (Key Business Hubs Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Delhi, etc ). This may demand extensive travelling to different location across geographies. The role involves developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and conducting market research to align business strategies with market trends. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and commercial execution. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, positioning innovation-led offerings, and converting leads into long-term partnerships especially across cosmetics, personal care, beauty, home care, and consumer product sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills and expertise to evaluate trends and business opportunities
• 45+ years experience in Marketing, Business Development, Consulting Sales, or Innovation-led Services.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong exposure to product development, packaging, design, innovation consulting, or FMCG ecosystems.
• Proven track record of new client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Preferred experience of working with cosmetics, personal care, beauty, or consumer brands is strongly preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships, manage multiple projects, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional Communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas and strategies clearly

Key Responsibilities

New Client Acquisition & Business Development Identify, target, and acquire new clients for innovation, product development, and packaging design and development services. Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline across startups, mid-size brands, and large FMCG/CPG companies. Lead outbound and inbound business development activities: prospecting, pitch meetings, proposals, and negotiations. Build strong relationships with brand owners, OEM companies, ODM Companies, R&D heads, marketing leaders, innovation teams, and founders.

Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy

Position the company's innovation, product, and packaging design and development capabilities clearly and compellingly in the market.

Collaborate with design and innovation teams to translate capabilities into market-ready propositions.

Driving and Creating of marketing content (presentations, case studies, website content, LinkedIn posts, Social Media Content, thought leadership).

Drive brand visibility through events, industry forums, partnerships, and digital channels.

Innovation & Solution Selling

Understand client challenges across product innovation, packaging design, sustainability, UX, speed-to-market, and cost optimization.

Co-create customized solutions by aligning client needs with internal design, engineering, and innovation expertise.

Present innovation-led value propositions, not just servicesfocusing on impact, differentiation, and ROI. Support early-stage ideation workshops, innovation road map discussions, and strategic engagements.

Market Intelligence & Opportunity Mapping

Track market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging needs in cosmetics, personal care, and consumer products.

Identify whitespace opportunities for new service offerings and innovation platforms.

Feed market insights back into leadership and innovation teams to refine offerings and positioning.

Commercial & Strategic Skills

Strong consultative selling capabilityable to sell complex, high-value innovation services.

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Ability to translate technical or creative capabilities into clear business value.

Communication & Presentation

Confident presenter with strong storytelling and pitching skills.

Able to communicate effectively with senior leadership, founders, R&D, marketing, and design teams.

Strong proposal writing and negotiation skills.

Mindset & Attributes

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and opportunity-driven.

Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-moving innovation environments.

Collaborative mindsetworks seamlessly with design, R&D, and strategy teams.

Outcome-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.