Deeksha Vardhan

NPD Manager at 82°E | Ex-Estee Lauder | Ex-Nua

Role
New Product Development Manager at 82 E
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Sales & Business DevelopmentView LinkedIn profile

About Deeksha Vardhan

I specialize in product development, marketing, and brand strategy, with experience…

Experience

  1. New Product Development Manager

    82 E

    Jul 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

    New Product Development Manager:• Owned end-to-end NPD strategy, from concept to launch, aligned with brand vision, market trends, and business goals.• Adapted innovations for Indian audiences through tailored formulations, packaging, and positioning.• Led market research and consumer studies to identify unmet needs, category gaps, and high-fit product concepts.• Collaborated with R&D, packaging, supply chain, marketing, and design to deliver launches on time and within budget.• Defined and tracked success metrics post-launch, iterating on products and GTM strategies using consumer insights.• Acted as the voice of the consumer, embedding relevance and aspiration into product decisions.• Balanced innovation with business priorities, managing hero launches and line extensions to drive portfolio growth.Retail & Partnerships:• Spearheaded brand launch on quick commerce platforms such as Zepto, expanding accessibility and visibility.• Managed inventory and replenishment cycles, ensuring product availability across channels.• Collaborated with leading partners including Asian Paints, Hilton, and Breathe Studios to drive influencer activations and product visibility.• Enabled omnichannel presence on platforms like Broadway, TIRA, and Nykaa, overseeing end-to-end execution across stock management, documentation, approvals, and onboarding.

Education

  • The Wharton School

    Summer School on Business management, Business Administration and Management, General

    2015 — 2015

  • University of Edinburgh Business School

    MA (hons) Business management and Marketing, Marketing Strategy, International Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Acc

    2015 — 2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Cost Accounting
  • Social Media
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management
  • Microsoft Office

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