About the Role
At Foodstories, gifting is not a category — it is a statement of taste, culture, and thoughtfulness.
We are looking for a Gifting Lead (Entrepreneur-in-Residence – Gifting) who will build, own, and scale the gifting vertical end-to-end. This is a founder's mindset role — someone who can think from first principles, experiment, fail, learn fast, and build something iconic.
This role goes beyond curation. It is about creating India's most distinctive gourmet gifting experience, where each product feels like a story and a collection of thought, ideas and intentions.
What You Will Own
Build & Scale the Gifting Business
- Own the gifting vertical as a business, with full responsibility for P&L, growth, and profitability.
- Build gifting into a high-impact revenue engine across retail, online, and corporate channels.
- Develop and execute a scalable gifting strategy aligned with brand vision and customer segments.
Create Iconic Gifting Experiences
- Curate gifting in a way that feels iconic, not transactional — constantly evolving with customer needs.
- Design story-driven products that reflect craftsmanship, origin, and Foodstories philosophy.
- Build seasonal and occasion-based collections (Diwali, weddings, corporate, bespoke gifting).
Own End-to-End Gifting Ecosystem
- Own gifting from product curation to packaging, experience, and delivery.
- Work closely with culinary, sourcing, and product teams to craft differentiated assortments.
- Be deeply involved with gifting partners and vendors to continuously elevate quality, aesthetics, and premium positioning.
Corporate Gifting & Partnerships
- Build and scale corporate gifting as a key growth channel.
- Develop relationships with corporates, luxury brands, founders, and HNIs.
- Drive collaborations with chefs, artisans, and premium brands to create limited-edition offerings.
Experience & Design Excellence
- Partner with design and marketing to create a best-in-class unboxing and visual experience.
- Ensure every product reflects luxury, detail, and intentional storytelling.
Strategic Thinking & Innovation
- Apply first-principles thinking to redefine gourmet gifting in India.
- Continuously experiment, iterate, and evolve based on consumer insights and market trends.
- Build differentiation through innovation, not imitation.
- Lead the creation and build a gifting rhythm across festivals, corporate milestones, lifestyle needs, and more.
Who You Are
- An entrepreneurial builder — someone who has tried, failed, learned, and built again.
- Hungry, driven, and excited by challenging and ambiguous problem statements.
- Someone who thinks like a creator, curator, and business owner.
- Has a strong instinct for luxury consumers and premium experiences.
- Naturally resonates with the Foodstories philosophy and customer base.
Experience
- 5–8 years of experience in luxury retail, gourmet foods, gifting, hospitality, or premium consumer brands.
- Exposure to international markets, brands, or consumer experiences is strongly preferred.
- Experience in corporate gifting, partnerships, or category/P&L ownership is a strong advantage.
What We Value More Than Experience
- Aesthetic Intelligence
- Ownership mindset and bias for action
- Ability to build and scale from scratch
- Resilience — someone who has seen failure and grown from it
If this role excites you, please apply via the link below.
https://www.asgardhire.ai/jobs/e4ac03b6
