About the Role:

We are looking for a high-ownership and highly driven professional to work closely with the Founder & Managing Director as part of the Founders Office.

This is a high-impact, high-responsibility role that will involve working closely with the Founder across strategic priorities, business initiatives, cross-functional coordination, executive communication, research, analytics, and external engagements.

The role will require the individual to act as a trusted extension of the Founders Office, ensuring that key priorities are translated into action, critical initiatives are followed through, and the Founder is equipped with the right information and insights to make effective business decisions.

The individual will also accompany the Founder during business travel and public engagements and will be expected to represent the Founders Office with maturity, discretion, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Founders Office & Strategic Execution:

- Work closely with the Founder & MD on key strategic and operational priorities across the business.

- Translate the Founders vision and priorities into actionable plans and ensure timely execution.

- Track progress on critical initiatives, identify bottlenecks, and drive closure with relevant stakeholders.

- Prepare regular updates, dashboards, and summaries for the Founder on key business priorities.

- Support the Founder in evaluating new opportunities, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and business decisions.

- Act as a central point of coordination between the Founder and various business functions.

2. Business Research & Analytics:

- Conduct structured research and analysis to support business and strategic decisions.

- Gather and synthesize data from internal and external sources and convert it into meaningful insights.

- Prepare business reviews, presentations, reports, and decision-making documents for the Founder.

- Track industry, competitor, consumer, and market developments relevant to the business.

- Support evaluation of new markets, categories, products, partnerships, and growth opportunities.

- Identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks and present actionable recommendations.

3. Cross-functional Coordination:

- Work closely with leadership teams across business, operations, marketing, sales, finance, HR, and other functions.

- Ensure alignment between the Founders priorities and execution across teams.

- Follow up on critical action items and ensure timely closure.

- Coordinate leadership meetings, reviews, and strategic discussions.

- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, minutes, and action trackers wherever required.

- Maintain visibility on important business initiatives and proactively highlight areas requiring the Founders attention.

4. PR, Media & External Communication:

- Coordinate with the Founders PR agency and external communication partners.

- Support the Founder in managing media interactions, interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances.

- Prepare briefing documents, talking points, research notes, and background material for external engagements.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for PR and media-related activities.

- Ensure consistency and professionalism in communication representing the Founder and the organization.

- Stay updated on relevant industry conversations, media coverage, and public developments.

5. Founder Support & Executive Coordination:

- Support the Founder in managing critical business priorities, meetings, engagements, and follow-ups.

- Help organize and prioritize information required by the Founder for important decisions.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Founder when required.

- Ensure timely follow-up on commitments, discussions, and strategic initiatives.

- Maintain a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive business and personal information.

6. Travel & Public Engagements:

- Be comfortable travelling frequently with the Founder for business meetings, events, conferences, and other engagements.

- Coordinate logistics and schedules around business travel and external engagements.

- Accompany the Founder during important meetings and public-facing events as required.

- Ensure smooth coordination with internal teams, clients, partners, agencies, and other external stakeholders during travel and events.

What We're Looking For:

- 5 - 10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3+ years of experience working closely with a CEO, MD, Founder, or senior leadership team.

- Experience in a Founders Office, CEOs Office, Executive Office, Strategy, Business Operations, or Corporate Communications role will be preferred.

- Candidates with experience as Executive Assistant to CEO/MD/Founder, provided they have strong exposure to strategic/business responsibilities, may also be considered.

- Prior experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, D2C, QSR, Retail, Quick Commerce, Hospitality, or related consumer businesses is preferred.

- Experience working with PR agencies, media houses, or external communication partners will be an advantage.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and connect information across functions.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and business presentations/reports.

- Ability to conduct research, structure information, and present insights in a clear and concise manner.

- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Key Attributes:

- The ideal candidate should be:

- Highly organised and detail-oriented, while also being able to see the larger business picture.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.

- A proactive self-starter who can take ownership without constant supervision.

- Composed under pressure and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Mature, discreet, and trustworthy when dealing with confidential information.

- Strong in stakeholder management and capable of working with senior leadership.

- Comfortable challenging assumptions and bringing structured thinking to business discussions.

- Flexible and willing to travel frequently with the Founder.

- Someone who can operate with a high degree of ownership, urgency, and accountability.

What We Offer:

- Direct visibility and day-to-day working exposure to the Founder & MD.

- Opportunity to work closely with the leadership team and gain exposure to multiple aspects of the business.

- High-ownership role with significant scope to influence and drive business initiatives.

- Exposure to strategy, operations, business analytics, PR, communications, and growth initiatives.

- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects and strategic priorities across the organisation.