A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day. Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound. Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience What You’ll Be Part Of The Head of Marketing, India will lead the marketing strategy for HARMAN’s consumer audio portfolio, with a strong focus on JBL and Harman Kardon, driving both brand growth and business performance. The role is responsible for building impactful brand and trade marketing programs that strengthen market presence, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance long-term brand equity. This leader will drive integrated campaigns, product launches, and omnichannel marketing initiatives across retail, digital, and e-commerce platforms. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Finance, eCommerce, and regional leadership teams, along with the ability to lead high-performing teams and agency partners in a fast-paced environment. How You’ll Make An Impact 1. Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing: Define and execute a strong brand vision for JBL and Harman Kardon in India, aligning global positioning with local relevance to drive premiumization, scale, and category growth. Lead integrated omnichannel marketing and communications across digital, retail, PR, and influencer touchpoints, ensuring consistency and impact. Balance short-term commercial goals with long-term brand equity, creating emotional consumer connections that sustain market leadership. 2.Trade Marketing & Channel Excellence Drive trade marketing strategies that accelerate sell-out across traditional retail, modern trade, e-commerce, and D2C. Deliver best-in-class retail execution through merchandising, in-store experience, and point-of-sale excellence. Partner closely with Sales and Product teams to execute 360° launch plans and optimize channel-specific programs and MDF investments for ROI. 3. Financial Management & Performance Optimization Own marketing budget allocation with strong P&L understanding, ensuring investments are directed to highest-impact initiatives. Build and evaluate business cases with clear ROI frameworks and success metrics. Track, analyze, and optimize marketing performance against business, financial, and consumer KPIs. 4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Market Intelligence Collaborate across Sales, Finance, Product, and global teams to align strategies and deliver business outcomes in a matrix organization. Translate market insights, consumer trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable strategies. Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous capability development. What Makes You A Strong Fit 15+ years of progressive experience in marketing, brand management, or commercial roles within multinational environments, with a strong track record of building consumer brands and delivering business results; includes 5+ years of team leadership and talent development in matrix organizations aligned to global brand standards. Deep functional expertise across product and brand marketing, including successful end-to-end product launches, trade marketing, and channel development across retail and digital ecosystems, with a clear focus on driving sell-out and sustained brand equity. Strong financial acumen with solid understanding of P&L dynamics, ROI-driven marketing investments, and the ability to build credible business cases while balancing short-term revenue delivery with long-term strategic brand growth. Strategic and execution-focused leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Product), navigating complex organizations, driving change, and quickly adapting to new markets, categories, and business challenges. We see AI as an important part of how work gets done. While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected. Bonus Points if You Have Experience in consumer electronics (audio/headphones) or broader consumer-facing sectors like FMCG/durables, with strong brand marketing and Indian market understanding. Strong digital and eCommerce expertise, including deep familiarity with India’s digital landscape, consumer behaviour, and agency-led creative development. Bilingual proficiency (English & Hindi) with ability to operate effectively across diverse stakeholders and market contexts. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred. Things To Know Willingness to travel domestically within India and internationally as required (including regional meetings, global conferences, and customer visits). Legal right to work in India. Based in or willing to relocate to a major metro location (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, or Bangalore preferred). What You Can Expect A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week. Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others). Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs. Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Tuition reimbursement support. Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available. An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development. #LI-NS1 HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® , Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN! DO NOT apply on this page. Click HARMAN logo in top left to search and apply.

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