AGM - Brand & Communications

Job Req ID: 50157

Location:

Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Function: Marketing/Digital

About:

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Job Purpose	To lead the Brand Communication efforts for the respective Clusters along with the Cluster Brand Operations Head @ Corporate. To report into the Cluster Marketing Heads with dotted line to Brand Communications and Strategy Lead.
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities	Brand health monitoring - Identify cluster business needs – consumer insights – develop quarterly calendar – Align & close Marketing head – share/align corporate + media SPOC Monitor Brand Track metrics – Awareness, Consideration and TOM and recommend actions to improve brand health Budgets Management: Develop quarterly budgets plan – align marketing heads and Brand Communications Lead @Corporate - Monitor budgets - collate and share expenses with Corp media/Cluster Ops Leads Circle Product Campaigns: Develop product briefs from circles basis calendar - Convert product briefs to communication briefs – Align corporate SPOC - Share it with centralized Ogilvy – Creative output signoff from corporate SPOC- Develop GTM package basis corporate SPOC signoff & handover to circle execution team Monitor & collate performance results for respective cluster – share with corporate circle spoc Corporate campaigns: Align GTM plans for clusters basis circle budgets Align corporate teams (circle + Media SPOC) - Deliver package to circle execution teams Monitor & collate results for respective cluster – share with corporate circle spoc Digital Campaigns and Innovations: Supporting digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with Corporate media planning team and drive innovative communication ideas, emerging media opportunities and consumer engagement initiatives to improve brand awareness and consideration Circle Activation/events /sponsorships – Evaluate & Align & take budget approvals from corporate / media SPOC and supervise execution of same In-Market visibility: Monitor Retail branding and in market visibility execution by highlighting issues and lead mitigation plans Press Release: Lead PR plan for cluster in alignment with Corporate Communications team Brand guidelines: Ensure all internal/external communication adheres to brand guidelines along with corporate brand SPOC Quarterly reviews with the agencies on the work done and a competitive analysis to develop benchmarks and way forwards
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience	Experience of 8-10 years in total of which 4+ years in a similar role in telecom Excellent Creative and Communication abilities High level of analytical skills Strategic thinking and knowledge of fundamentals of brand building Creative thinking Collaboration Leadership Process orientation Knowledge of digital marketing, media planning and integrated marketing campaigns Budget Planning and Cost management Vendor management experience
Must have technical / professional qualifications	MBA/PGDM

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership