Senior Business Manager

Job Description About the Team Meesho is on a mission to democratize Internet commerce for everyone in India. Our primary responsibility, as the Business org, is to actively drive this mission from the frontlines. As a Senior Business Manager, you will play a huge role in driving growth across all categories. Our team holds end-to-end responsibility to launch and scale up categories, by ensuring the right selection, competitive pricing, and good quality. Each category team has Senior Business Managers/Business Managers and a group of Assistant Business Managers and Key Account Managers, you'll closely work with the category marketing team, pricing team, quality team, and other category teams. Beyond this, you will also work closely with Product, Supplier Growth, User Growth, and Fulfillment & Experience teams. We focus on personal growth and fun at work just as much as we do on working hard. That is why, we have regular 1-1s, regular outings, and timely rewards and recognitions. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Manager to lead & scale category business for Meesho. In this role, you will take ownership of this category and decide everything from deciding the right selection, pricing and growth strategy to shaping the user experience. You will also partner with the Product and Ops teams to build relevant products. You will work in a fast-paced environment, creating new systems and processes. You will also ensure that we are balancing customer needs, competitive landscapes, and strategic priorities constantly. What you will do - You have to decide everything from right selection goals and pricing strategy to shaping the user experience. - You have to decide right team structure to achieve your goals. - You will also partner with the Product and Ops teams to build relevant products - You will work in a fast-paced environment, creating new systems and processes. - You will also ensure that we are balancing customer needs, competitive landscapes and strategic priorities constantly. - You are expected to understand the market landscape, customer behavior and figure out existing gaps and work with stakeholders across teams and deliver on goals. - You have to lead collaborations with Product and Tech, Fulfilment, Experience, and User Growth. Own business operational strategy including both financial and operational inputs/outputs, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting. - You have to present customers with backward view, decision points or data-based arguments that enable delivering on the goal Manage programs to deliver on critical goals in a compressed time frame. - Decide the roadmap for Meesho's business plans over the next 5 years. What you will need - Bachelors Degree & preferably Masters degree - At least 6+ years of experience - Contextual understanding of e-commerce business - Ability to drive partnerships, take initiatives, and manage complex projects and teams - Strong analytical skills and ability to work with a lot of detail - Demonstrated fast track career growth (promotions and recognitions) - Entrepreneurial and/or general management /management consulting experience is preferred - Ability to figure out areas of improvement for different categories and Meesho business as a whole - Ability to plan and deliver on business-related goals - Ability to motivate and lead teams - i.e., sourcing supply and managing demand effectively - Ruthless prioritization skills between immediate, medium, and long-term goals - Candour and strong communication to align stakeholders on the long-term vision - Ability to analyze data to identify points of failure or even success areas - A person who has championed and demonstrated multiple Meesho Mantras in existing or previous roles About us Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform we're your partner in turning dreams into realities. Curious about life at Meesho Explore our Glassdoor - our people have a lot to say and they've helped us become a loved workplace in India. Our Mission Democratising internet commerce for everyone - Meesho (Meri Shop) started with a single idea in mind: to be an e-commerce destination for Indian consumers and to enable small businesses to succeed online. We provide our sellers with benefits such as zero commission and affordable shipping solutions in the market. Today, sellers nationwide are growing their businesses by tapping into Meesho's large and diverse customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, and pan-India logistics network through trusted third-party partners. Affordable, relatable merchandise that mirrors local markets has helped us connect with internet users and serve customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural India. Our unique business model and continuous innovation have established us as a part of India's e-commerce ecosystem. Culture and Total Rewards Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprise a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible. Our 9 guiding principles, or Mantras, are the backbone of how we operate, influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals and processes like Problem First Mindset, Listen or Die, our Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, and Continuous Performance Management embody these principles. We offer competitive compensation - both cash and equity-based - tailored to job roles, individual experience, and skill, along with employee-centric benefits and a supportive work environment. Our holistic wellness program, MeeCare, includes benefits across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. This includes extensive medical insurance for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and fitness-related perks. To support work-life balance, we offer generous leave policies, parental support, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through personalized recognition, gratitude for stretched work, and engaging activities, we promote employee delight at the workplace. Additional benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefit plans further enrich the Meesho experience. Know more about Meesho here :