Lokal - Senior Business Manager

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough market sizing, analysis, and aggressive experimentation to identify and validate viable monetization use cases.

- Develop and execute a comprehensive launch strategy to bring the product to market.

- Conduct thought experiments and scenario planning to anticipate market dynamics and optimize strategy.

- Develop and implement a comprehensive operations and supply strategy.

- Build and manage the supply chain from scratch, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

- Develop and manage revenue projections, closely tracking Gross Margin and costs.

- Implement pricing strategies, discount programs, and revenue maximization initiatives.

- Identify and implement cost reduction strategies to optimize profitability.

- Retrieve and analyze data to inform strategic decisions and track performance.

- Generate regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.

Requirements:

Experience:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Founders Office, EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) role, product management, consulting, or strategy.

- 5-7 years of overall professional experience.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills (data retrieval and analysis).

- Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and scaling businesses.

Education:

- B.Tech or MBA from Tier I colleges is a plus.

- Startup experience is a strong plus.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to directly shape the business strategy of a rapidly growing product.

- Competitive salary and equity package.

- Work with a highly passionate, ambitious, and skilled team.

- Accelerated professional growth and development.

We Are Not the Best Fit For You If:

- You are content with your current career trajectory and lack a strong desire for continuous learning and growth.

- You are fundamentally risk-averse and prefer predictable outcomes.

- You thrive in highly structured environments and require explicit direction at every stage.

- You prioritize fixed working hours and are uncomfortable with a demanding and dynamic work environment.

We Are the Best Fit For You If You Possess:

Ownership:

- A strong sense of ownership and accountability for problem-solving and execution.

Growth Mindset:

- A strong desire to take on increasing responsibilities and grow with the product.

Data-Driven Approach:

- A commitment to data-driven decision-making, while also valuing well-reasoned intuition