Assistant Manager

Position: Assistant Manager - Growth

Qualifications

●       Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.

●       Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area is an added advantage.

●       Demonstrated interest or experience in the entrepreneurship ecosystem or growth roles.

Experience:
3–5 years

Key Deliverables of the Role

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New Member Acquisition -
Drive the end-to-end membership acquisition process across India. Engage with prospective members through referrals, digital campaigns, events, and partnerships. Work closely with the Growth Manager to achieve monthly application targets and lead the execution of outreach initiatives including roadshows, mixers, and knowledge sessions.

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New Member Onboarding:
Lead the end-to-end coordination of Virtual Group Interaction Meetings (VGIMs) for shortlisted applicants across Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune Chapters. Ensure a seamless onboarding experience by managing scheduling, participant communication, session facilitation, documentation, and internal handovers, while maintaining consistency and quality across all chapters.

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Ecosystem Development -
Identify and collaborate with relevant organisations for co-branded programmes, sessions, and events. Represent ASCENT at partner events to build visibility and explore synergies.

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Stakeholder & Relationship Management -
Coordinate with Trust Group Members, Facilitators, Knowledge Gurus, Academic Partners, and external vendors. Strengthen relationships with co-working spaces, ecosystem enablers, and strategic partners to drive quality leads.

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Intern Onboarding -
Manage the end-to-end process of hiring and overseeing interns for various projects and initiatives.

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CRM & Data Management -
Maintain and analyse membership data using Zoho CRM. Generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making and track conversion performance. Drive periodic enhancements in collaboration with tech partners.

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Governing Council Support -
Work alongside the ASCENT Advisory Board, Governing Council, and Sub-Committees to support key initiatives and contribute towards the long-term organisational vision.

Competencies 'Must Have'

Skills

●       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with entrepreneurs and senior stakeholders.

●       Strong understanding of digital outreach channels and CRM platforms (preferably Zoho CRM).

●       Excellent time management and organisational skills to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

●       Creative thinker with a growth mindset and hands-on execution ability.

●       Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and reporting tools.

●       Passion for entrepreneurship and a proactive attitude to make things happen.

Reporting Relationships:
Manager - Growth

Other Interfaces

ASCENT Founder, Advisory Board and Governing Council

ASCENT Members – Entrepreneurs

ASCENT Partners, Enablers, Knowledge Session Speakers

Value Proposition to the Candidate:

➢ Holistic Learning and Development

➢ Impetus to the creative streak/experimentation

➢ Empowering culture to facilitate growth

➢ Challenging work environment with an opportunity to lead from the front

➢ Prospect of moving into other horizontal roles depending on the performance

➢ A chance to interact, hear and learn from prominent industry personalities

About ASCENT:

ASCENT Foundation embodies Harsh Mariwala's (Chairman, Marico Limited) philanthropic zeal, devoted to nurturing and empowering growth-ready entrepreneurs. Over the past 12 years, ASCENT has guided over 1,200 leaders across 45+ cities, collectively representing an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 1,30,000 crores. With over 120 active Trust Groups in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune Chapters, our community showcases a diverse 43:57 split between Manufacturing and Services Industries, with 44% representing Family Businesses, and spans over 65 industries. Our goal is to impact 10,000 + entrepreneurs through 1,000+ Trust Groups across India in due course of time.