Chief Operating Officer

This role is for a highly capable, independent, and strategic professional who can own and execute key projects across multiple functions—product, marketing, operations, finance, HR, and sales.

As the right-hand person to the Executive Director, you will:

Take ownership of high-impact projects from start to finish.

Be the single point of contact for execution—coordinating with teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.

Reduce the ED's involvement in execution by handling the groundwork and only looping them in for key decisions.

Solve problems, manage priorities, and ensure smooth execution of initiatives across the company.

This is not an Executive Assistant (EA) role. This is a leadership and execution role where you will be responsible for making things happen, proactively identifying challenges, and ensuring that the ED can focus on high-level strategy and decision-making without getting bogged down in operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Project Execution

• Take ownership of key initiatives—whether it's launching a new product, improving operations, or driving a marketing campaign.
• Work with creatives, manufacturers, agencies, suppliers, and internal teams to execute projects from start to finish.
• Identify bottlenecks and ensure timely completion of projects with minimal involvement from the ED.
• Ensure high-quality output by coordinating with vendors (e.g., label manufacturers, packaging designers, marketing agencies).

2. Business Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a bridge between departments (marketing, sales, product, finance, and HR) to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure the right people are involved at the right time to prevent delays and confusion.
• Set up processes that improve efficiency and reduce dependency on the ED for day-to-day tasks.
• Keep an eye on operational gaps and inefficiencies and proactively implement solutions.

3. Founder's Right-Hand & Key Meetings

• Prepare and shadow the ED during key meetings, ensuring action items are executed afterward.
• Follow up on strategic tasks, ensuring accountability across teams.
• Represent the ED in meetings and decision-making when required.
• Manage vendor negotiations, external partnerships, and agreements to streamline decision-making.

4. Market Research & Business Growth

• Track market trends, competitor movements, and industry insights to inform business decisions.
• Research and recommend strategic opportunities for expansion and innovation.
• Support in new product launches, packaging innovations, and strategic growth initiatives.

5. Performance Tracking & Execution Ownership

• Set up and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the sales team.
• Ensure teams are delivering results and projects are moving forward on time.
• Identify and remove roadblocks that are slowing down progress.

Key Requirements:

Experience & Skills

• Strong business acumen and execution skills—able to run projects independently with minimal guidance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing).
• Ability to break down complex tasks, delegate effectively, and ensure execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills—can anticipate roadblocks and solve them before they escalate.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to handle vendors, external stakeholders, and internal teams effectively.

Mindset & Cultural Fit

• Extreme ownership – You take full responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
• Proactive & self-starter – You don't wait for instructions; you find problems and solve them.
• Hands-on operator – You're not just a strategist; you get things done.
• High EQ and people skills – You can work with different teams, align interests, and keep everyone on track.
• Work with speed & efficiency – You value execution and results over unnecessary discussions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹70, ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund