Job Title: Product Innovation Role
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Function: Marketing & Sales
Business: Godrej Properties Limited
Location: WE - Zone
About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries
www.godrejindustries.com
About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.
www.godrejproperties.com
Role Summary
We are seeking a dynamic
Product Innovation professional to support and drive product-related activities across different project stages: pre-launch, launch, and sustenance. This role will work closely with the Product Head and senior management to assist in strategic product decisions, ensuring [Company Name] remains a customer-centric real estate brand with innovative and differentiated offerings.
The ideal candidate will contribute to defining the right product mix for upcoming projects, developing unique selling propositions (USPs), analyzing market trends and competition, supporting marketing initiatives, and enhancing sales effectiveness to ensure the success of our projects.
Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Development:
- Assist in defining and recommending the right product mix for new real estate projects.
- Help develop USPs by identifying customer needs and emerging market trends.
- Support research to recommend innovative features addressing customer pain points and aspirations.
Market Research & Competitive Analysis:
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and consumer research in collaboration with the Head Office teams.
- Provide insights to support land acquisition decisions based on desirability, sales performance, and pricing strategies.
Innovation & Process Standardization:
- Contribute to the development and refinement of product innovation processes, templates, and standards.
- Support the implementation of standardized processes across different regions.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal teams (Marketing, Design, Sales) and external vendors for smooth project execution.
- Assist in value proposition testing with stakeholders, including channel partners and potential customers.
Training & Support:
- Support product training sessions for the sales team during project launches and ongoing phases.
- Provide guidance to regional teams on market positioning and pricing strategies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Successful support in product launches with well-defined USPs and optimal product mix.
- Effective training and support for the sales team to enhance performance.
- High-quality market research and competitive insights.
- Timely delivery of innovative ideas and standardized processes.
- Improved customer satisfaction and strengthened market positioning.
Who Are We Looking for Qualifications & Experience:
- MBA or Master's in Construction Management from a reputable institution.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in product innovation, marketing strategy, or related roles within the real estate or construction sector.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of the real estate industry and technical aspects of construction.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to analyze consumer insights, identify market gaps, and suggest effective solutions.
- Creative thinker with a proactive, learning-oriented mindset.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
What's in it for you
Be an equal parent
Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return
Paternity support, including paid leave
New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Gender transition support
We are selfish about your wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Trust based sick leave
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Performance-based earning opportunities
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
