Product Manager
About the job
- A postgraduate qualification in Marketing or Business Development.
- 10–15 years of experience in sales and marketing with Pan-India exposure.
- Experience independently leading brand and product management in the consumer durable, lifestyle, or retail industry.
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Frequent use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Good spoken Hindi.
- Develop strategies to achieve annual objectives for sales, profitability, growth, and market share.
- Build marketing initiatives to drive sales through multiple channels and product categories and maximize business opportunities.
- Maintain American Tourister's position as the number one luggage brand in India.
- Manage existing product lines and categories based on sales opportunity and profitability.
- Develop new product lines based on consumer and market feedback, demand trends, and gap analysis.
- Guide the design team on opportunities, trends, and styling to incorporate into new product developments.
- Develop new vendors and sources to achieve competitive pricing and consistent supply.
- Rationalize stock-keeping units and manage inventory quality.
- Map competitors.
- Build and drive new initiatives for sustainable future growth of American Tourister in non-travel categories.
- Lead special initiatives to promote focus categories, particularly hard luggage.
- Align marketing campaigns, consumer promotions, and sales promotions with the brand image, sales objectives, and future growth opportunities.
- Coordinate with visual merchandising and retail and sales teams on visual merchandising materials, product displays, point-of-sale materials, and collaterals.
- Regularly update other departments about product launches to support planning and implementation of marketing activities and projects.
- Work with the regional marketing team in Hong Kong to provide marketing, product, and visual merchandising support based on local preferences and requirements.
- Travel regularly domestically and occasionally internationally.
About the company
Samsonite is a global luggage brand that designs and sells a wide range of travel and personal accessories. Its products include suitcases, business bags, kids’ backpacks, casual bags, and related gear, all built to be lightweight, durable, and functional for travelers. The company emphasizes materials, construction, and design features such as strong shells, smooth wheels, secure zippers, and organized compartments to protect belongings and ease travel. Samsonite differentiates itself through extensive research and development, a history of industry firsts, and a strong global distribution network that includes direct sales, retail partners, and online channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality travel solutions that meet the needs of frequent travelers, business professionals, and families, maintaining leadership in the travel luggage market by continuing to innovate and improve user experience.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Luxembourg
Founded
1910
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- First-half 2026 sales excluding Middle East and India rose 3.1% on constant currency.
- Samsonite launched Nexis and Paralux colorways in 2026, reinforcing innovation momentum.
- Gross margin reached 60.0% in Q2 2026 excluding tariff refunds, beating 2025 levels.
What critics are saying
- Second-quarter 2026 sales fell 1.6% as Middle East conflict hit demand.
- Operating profit dropped 16.1% in 2025, showing margin fragility under weaker wholesale demand.
- BÉIS integration by Q4 2026 risks distracting management while North America softens.
What makes Samsonite unique
- Samsonite’s 115-year brand still commands global retail shelf space and consumer trust.
- The 2026 portfolio spans Samsonite, TUMI, Gregory, and American Tourister across channels.
- BÉIS acquisition adds a digitally native lifestyle brand and younger female audience.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan