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Sr. Manager - Founder's Office

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About the Company

The Manager / Sr. Manager Founder's Office is a pivotal, high-ownership role built for a sharp, execution-first professional who thrives in the fast-paced world of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C). Working directly alongside the Founder(s), you will be the connective tissue between vision and ground-level execution driving strategic priorities, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the D2C business scales with speed and precision. In a D2C setup where speed-to-market, customer obsession, and unit economics are everything, this role demands someone who can think like a strategist, execute like an operator, and communicate like a leader all at once.

About the Role

Working directly alongside the Founder(s), you will be the connective tissue between vision and ground-level execution driving strategic priorities, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the D2C business scales with speed and precision.

Please note : Jewellery experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Business Operations
  • Partner with the Founder(s) to define and execute the company's D2C growth strategy
  • Translate brand vision into structured roadmaps across marketing, product, supply chain & CX
  • Own the business operating rhythm weekly reviews, monthly performance, quarterly planning
  • Track OKRs and KPIs across all D2C functions and flag deviations with recommended actions
  • Deep-dive analysis on unit economics CAC, LTV, ROAS, contribution margin, and repeat rates
  • Cross-Functional Project Management
  • Lead high-priority strategic projects product launches, channel expansion, tech implementation
  • Act as the central program manager for initiatives spanning marketing, tech, ops, and finance
  • Drive accountability across teams ensure decisions get made and timelines are met
  • Manage interdependencies between D2C channels (DTC website, Amazon, quick commerce, offline)
  • Founder Support & Leverage
  • Prepare the Founder for key meetings board decks, investor updates, agency pitches
  • Draft high-quality strategic memos, investor presentations, and business case documents
  • Manage Founder's calendar strategically prioritize access and minimize time leaks
  • Represent the Founder's office in internal and external discussions when required
  • D2C Growth & Brand Initiatives
  • Support GTM planning for new product lines, SKU launches, and seasonal campaigns
  • Collaborate with marketing and growth teams on performance analysis and retention funnels
  • Assist in evaluating and onboarding key partnerships tech vendors, 3PLs, and agencies
  • Drive research on D2C market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging consumer behavior
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising Support
  • Support fundraising activities data room preparation, financial modelling, investor communication
  • Maintain a live business performance dashboard for investor reporting
  • Coordinate with the finance team for accurate and timely reporting of key business metrics
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders agencies, logistics, tech vendors
  • Track vendor SLAs, negotiate commercial terms, and escalate issues where necessary
  • Serve as a communication bridge between the Founder's office and all internal teams

Qualifications

MBA from a Tier-1 institution preferred

Strong candidates from D2C backgrounds considered.

Required Skills

  • Jewellery experience is mandatory.
  • Unparalleled exposure to brand building, digital growth, fundraising, and operations
  • Direct access to the Founder and a seat at every critical decision-making table
  • Fast-track career trajectory with accelerated growth opportunities

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Job ID: 145304221