Nitin Jain
Chief Operating Officer, Godrej Pet Care, Ex-Sales Director, Mars India & Bangladesh
Godrej Consumer Products Limited•Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Thoroughly enjoying my journey around building the Pet category in India with leading consumer goods companies. I have a Master of Business Administration from IRMA and a Diploma in Digital Business Transformation from Columbia Business School, and near 20 years of experience equip me with the skills and knowledge to drive digital innovation and performance in the fast-changing consumer landscape. As the Sales Director at Mars, was responsible for leading the business strategy and operations for the Pet category, which includes brands like Pedigree, Whiskas, Sheba, and Cesar. Working with a cross-functional team of sales managers, marketing managers, trade marketing managers, and finance managers to deliver profitable growth, market share, and customer satisfaction. Leveraging my skills in new business development, key account management, strengthen relationships with key customers, and optimize sales processes and performance. I also collaborate with the digital team to implement digital transformation initiatives, such as data-driven marketing, e-commerce, and loyalty programs, to enhance customer engagement and retention.
Career Timeline
- Aug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Operating Officer, Godrej Pet CareCurrentAug 2024–Present
- 2015–Jul 2024· 9 yrs 6 mos
- Director, SalesJun 2018–Jul 2024
- Regional Director, SalesMar 2017–May 2018
- Manager, Regional Sales2015–Feb 2017
- 2013–Dec 2014· 1 yr 11 mos
- AVP- Founding Team- Grocery Automation Startup2013–Dec 2014
- 2012–Dec 2012· 11 mos
- Manager, Sales, Zonal2012–Dec 2012
- Mar 2010–Feb 2012· 1 yr 11 mos
- Regional Sales Manager West - Food StartUpMar 2010–Feb 2012
- Apr 2008–Mar 2010· 1 yr 11 mos
- Senior Manager, IT, SalesApr 2008–Mar 2010
- Apr 2004–Mar 2008· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Manager, Branch OperationsApr 2004–Mar 2008
Education
Diploma in Digital Business Transformation
Digital Strategy, Performance Marketing Tools,
Columbia Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration
Sales, Distribution and Marketing
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)