Karishma Patil

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 17+ years of experience in marketing and product management.
  • Successfully launched multiple brands and products with significant market impact.
  • Expert in developing comprehensive marketing strategies and category management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned marketing professional in Consumer Durables and FMCG sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementMarketing StrategyBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

Brand DevelopmentBrand ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningCRMCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisManagementMarket AnalysisMarket ResearchMarketingMarketing ManagementNew Product IdeasNew Product ImplementationsP&L Management

About

Marketing professional with 17+ years of experience specializing in Consumer Durables & FMCG. Self-driven and results-oriented; possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; combined with solid product management and Marketing communications background. Proficient in Product management, Marketing communications, ATL & BTL Brand Communications, New Product Launches, Marketing Research and Trade Promotions.

Experience

Reliance retail

2 roles

Chief Manager - New product development

Promoted

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos · Mumbai · On-site

  • Curate, Launch and manage the range of products for the category, based on market trends and customer demand with ~90% TAM and ~4% Market Share in the first 3 years of launch.
  • Ownership of overall Water Heater category P&L of ~ ₹ 160 crores in FY 25-26 with positive EBITDA
  • Define the value proposition, positioning and GTM of the new category with a clear product vision and strategy.
  • Develop long-term roadmap, including plans for expansion, product enhancements, and sustaining growth.
  • Plan and execute a comprehensive category strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
New Product IdeasNew Product ImplementationsProduct LaunchProduct ManagementProduct MarketingMarketing Strategy

Senior Manager Products

Jul 2022Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai · On-site

  • Curate, Launch and manage the range of products for the category, based on market trends and customer demand with ~90% TAM and ~4% Market Share in the first 3 years of launch.
  • Ownership of overall Water Heater category P&L of ~ ₹ 160 crores in FY 25-26 with positive EBITDA
  • Define the value proposition, positioning and GTM of the new category with a clear product vision and strategy.
  • Develop long-term roadmap, including plans for expansion, product enhancements, and sustaining growth.
  • Plan and execute a comprehensive category strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
P&L ManagementBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementProduct Marketing

Pittie group

Assistant General Manager

Jan 2021Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Responsible for delivering a differentiated product to market that addresses the market need and represents a viable business opportunity; ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals
  • Defined the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for both Shubhkart & Chakaachak brand.
  • Ensured timely launch of more than 150 products in a short span of 7 months for both Shubhkart & Chakaachak range.
  • Conceptualized & created new design language for entire product range along with packaging revamp in Chakaachak.
  • Launched sub-brands under Shubhkart & designed a complete new packaging for Shubhakrt.

Freudenberg gala household product pvt ltd

Product Manager

Jun 2018Jun 2020 · 2 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Responsible for delivering revenue growth and achieving Gross margin targets through developing and executing complete marketing plan entailing product management, marketing communications and new products development.
  • Achieved 30% growth in span of 2 years, by executing brand campaigns, market prioritization, optimizing marketing-mix, providing sales & trade support and driving process efficiencies
  • Re-launched the e-commerce store with new brand identity and visual language.
  • Created a complete digital ecosystem for enhanced brand engagement by innovative use of Social Media, Content Management, PPC campaigns over Amazon and Influencers marketing.

Eureka forbes ltd

Assistant Manager - home cleaning solutions

Sep 2011Jun 2018 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai

  • Responsible for strategizing and executing a complete Communication plan, entailing brand building and new product launch across markets.
  • − Launched Brand ‘Forbes Health Conditioners’ and scaled to ₹20 Crore in a year by conceptualizing creative direction, defining positioning strategy as per market & consumer research insights and executing the Go To Market Strategy
  • − Executed marketing campaigns with ATL- Print and outdoors; BTL- activations like In-store Demos; digital media interventions – with social media; and providing promotional materials like consumer brochures, sales materials, standees and other merchandising.
  • − Conducted market research prior to launch to understand triggers, barriers, and customer preferences for the category.
  • Responsible for developing Brand & Communication Strategy, New Product Launches, and championing new products innovation funnel for sustainable brand growth and profitability.
  • − Achieved 45% growth over span of 4 years by creating a range of Vacuum cleaners, providing sales & trade support and effective communication.
  • − Launched the products on market places like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal, elevating at No. 1 position in its segment.
  • − Conceptualized and launched brand Aeroguard with a range of Air Purifiers in 2015, and scaled to ₹50Cr by 2017, by identifying market space & effective brand positioning. Executed GTM strategies with 360° marketing campaigns including ATL, digital and on-ground activations.
  • − Continuously obtained feedback from consumers and collaborated with NPD team to develop new products and take corrective actions on existing products.
  • − Trained, developed & mentored cross-functional teams including sales team, service team, trainers on the category.

Somaiya group

Marketing Executive

Jan 2009Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Responsible for strategizing and executing Go To Market Strategies for the new dried fruits category
  •  Pioneered the launch of brand in retail market by conducing primary and secondary researches to understand market & consumer insights.
  •  Introduced the brand in market places like Big Bazaar, Star bazaar, Godrej Natures basket to create a MT channel for the category.
  •  Explored & developed new markets for bulk sales through Amul and Havmor.

Citibank

Assistant Sales Manager

Feb 2008Jan 2009 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Responsible for Acquisition of HNI clients for priority banking service “CITIGOLD”
  •  Investment advisory to the clients to improve their returns
  •  Earned the ‘Shooting star employee Award’ for maximum investments in June ‘08

Education

Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges

M.M.S — Marketing

Jan 2006Jan 2008

Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Commerce and Science

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — Biotechnology

Jan 2003Jan 2006

Patkar College of Arts and Science

HSC — Science

Jan 2001Jan 2003

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