Ankita Ambulkar

New Product Development Executive - Dermatouch

(2023-08 - 2024-07)

Oversaw product development from concept to launch, ensuring seamless progress throughout.
Tracked timelines, collaborated with team for timely delivery and project success.
Liaised with manufacturers, visited facilities to finalize product specifications.
Conducted market research, identified trends, contributed to strategic decision-making by staying informed.
Reviewed ingredient lists to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and formulation requirements.
Developed strong and maintained relation with international customers.
Prioritised pre-production sample assessments to uphold product integrity and industry benchmarks.
Identified top product development industry partners, established relationships, negotiated contracts.
Worked closely with management to take sales initiatives internationally.
Offered manufacturers feedback, facilitated adjustments to meet quality and performance standards.

Product Executive - Otrix Lifescience LLP

(2022-03 - 2023-06)

Provided Technical knowledge and approved sample product by understanding the efficiency of the product. Performed competitive bench marking - Staying abreast of category & technical developments.
Identified customer needs through extensive Primary as well as Secondary research.
Maintained contact with External Partners across Manufacturing, Packaging, Design, Development team. Analyzed performance of existing SKUs & identified issues with the range.
Searched key vendors for manufacturing, done research on competitive brands and products. Maintained the data of every product, third party manufacturers, competitive brand products.
Handled multiple projects simultaneously and delivered on time.
Leading all meetings and coordinating the seamless integration between all operational, R&D, creative marketing & sales processes and functions involved in developing.
Organized internal and external testing panels to gather feedback for development & launch consideration.
Responsible for monitoring the budget through the product life cycle.
Analyzed macro user behavior trends, predicted shifts to innovate product development strategies.
Implemented forward-looking product strategy, including influencer marketing and SEO-based content.

Founder - Pragmatic

(2020-06 - 2022-01)

Developed, formulated and launched sustainable skin care products including gels, face wash, clay mask, creams. Bathing products: soap, shower gel. Hair care including shampoo, hair gel, conditioner.
Maximized cost effectiveness in formulation. Tracked shelf life after completing formulation of product.
Performed stability & safety testing via application. Conducted review session via samples provided by me.
Assisted customers to select the product as per their concern and skin type and managed customer relationship. Studied current skin care products trend and identified the need of customers.
Worked in packaging section, designed unique packaging of soap with the help of Japanese wrapping techniques which is sustainable and cost effective. Made customized packing as per customers demand.
Explored market for good quality raw material and ensured quality by using them in a trial batch. Studied uses and properties of raw material before using it in a formulation. Did client's demand analysis.
Developed clients through visiting salons and gym. Managing the entire sales process from targeting and closing, by taking follow-ups and managing orders. Did promotions by selling products in a exhibitions.
Conducted product demonstration and presentation at exhibition to potential customers.

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