Supply Growth Manager – Artist

Location:

Indiranagar, Bangalore

Type:

Full-time | Cross-functional | High ownership

Reporting to:

Head of Supply & Merchandising

Experience:

2 - 4 years

About Zwende

Zwende is
reimagining how the world experiences Indian craft.

We're building a digital marketplace that connects
artisans, artists, and design entrepreneurs

from across India with customers worldwide — helping them scale their craft sustainably through
storytelling, personalization, and design innovation.

India's
artisan economy is the second-largest source of employment after agriculture

, yet most makers remain unseen. Zwende is changing that — on a mission to
create a million artpreneurs and craftpreneurs

, giving every creator the tools, visibility, and technology to turn creativity into livelihood.

We've partnered with designers (
15,000 + artisans

), shipped to
30 + countries

, and been recognized by
Meta, Amazon, and YourStory

for empowering women-led creative businesses. 

Zwende is also the
only Indian start-up featured by Amazon

on their show
Now Go Build (NGB)

hosted by their Global

CTO Dr Werner Vogels

— a series that celebrates entrepreneurs using cloud technologies to solve real-world problems.
Watch here

We are backed by a marquee group of investors who share our belief in the power of creativity and community including 
Dr Werner Vogels

– Global CTO, Amazon,
Shanti Mohan

– Founder, LetsVenture,
Michael Copeland

– Ex-Partner, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),
Shradha Sharma

– Founder & CEO, YourStory,
Amit Gupta

– Co-Founder, Yulu; Ex-Co-Founder InMobi, among others.

About This Role

We're looking for a
Supply Growth Ninja

to lead
artist and designer acquisition, onboarding, and growth

on the Zwende marketplace. This is a
high-impact, entrepreneurial role

at the intersection of
business development, category growth, and account success

.

You'll identify promising artists and craft clusters, bring them onto Zwende, and partner with them to grow their businesses — driving
supply expansion, catalog quality, and overall performance.

Think of it as
building India's most diverse creative economy — one artisan at a time.

You'll work closely with Zwende's
founding team, supply, and merchandising leaders

to shape how India's handmade stories reach the world.

The ideal candidate is both a
relationship builder and a growth operator

— someone who enjoys combining empathy for creators with data-driven execution.

What You'll Own

1. Supply Expansion & Onboarding

• Identify and onboard new
  artists, artisans, and maker brands

across home décor, gifting, and fashion categories
- Build strong relationships with
craft clusters, NGOs, and creative entrepreneurs

across India.
- Use data, trend insights, and customer demand to guide sourcing and expansion priorities.
- Ensure every new creator is set up for success — from catalog setup to pricing and storytelling.

2. Seller Growth & Account Success

• Act as a
  business partner

to onboarded creators — helping them optimize pricing, assortment, and catalog presentation.
- Track key metrics (conversion, revenue, repeat rate) to identify opportunities and challenges.
- Drive growth initiatives for top-performing sellers through
campaigns, product launches, and collaborations.
- Work cross-functionally with design, merchandising, and marketing teams to co-create collections that drive both sales and storytelling.

3. Process, Systems & Enablement

• Build
  scalable playbooks and frameworks

for seller onboarding, training, and account management.
- Maintain
catalog hygiene, operational compliance, and creator satisfaction

at every stage.
- Create
feedback loops

between sellers, category teams, and customers to continuously improve the seller experience.
- Collaborate with product and tech teams to improve internal tools and dashboards for tracking performance.

Who You Are

• 2–4 years of experience in
  marketplace operations, category management, seller growth, or business development

— ideally in e-commerce or creative-led startups.
- Bonus:

experience working with
D2C brands or marketplaces

.
- Strong relationship builder — empathetic yet data-driven.
- Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and structured planning.
- Passionate about design, craft, and supporting small creative businesses.
- Thrive in fast-changing, entrepreneurial environments where ownership matters more than hierarchy.

You'll Enjoy This Role If You …

• Enjoy meeting creators on-ground and helping them grow their business.
• Get an adrenaline rush from closing sales, negotiating deals, and hitting growth targets.
• Take pride in turning first conversations into lasting, high-value partnerships.
• Thrive in the chase — finding new artists, unlocking new categories, and expanding supply.
• Think like an owner — you plan, execute, and follow through till results show.
• Enjoy solving business problems quickly and practically.
• Communicate comfortably with everyone — from local artisans to design entrepreneurs.
• Don't wait for direction — you spot gaps and take initiative to fix them.

You May Not Enjoy This Role If

• You prefer a
  9-to-5

or
remote

setup; this is a six-day, in-office role.
- You prefer a
purely digital

environment. This is equally about on-ground execution, creator meet-ups, and real-world experiences.
- You have
no interest in the creative economy or marketplaces and D2C

and don't want to go deeper into understanding it.
- You're more comfortable in structured, process-heavy environments typical of large organisations.

Working at Zwende

This is a
six-day-a-week, in-office role

based in
Bangalore

. (Indiranagar)

We believe the best work happens through collaboration, context, and shared purpose. Expect an environment that is warm, hands-on, fast-paced, and deeply committed to quality, in both people and product.

This role is ideal for those at a stage where they're excited to trade a bit of short-term salary for long-term wealth creation through a mix of fair compensation and meaningful ESOPs. The comp range for this role would be INR 5 to 10 LPA
(Depending on your current comp & experience)

• ESOPs.

If you think you'd enjoy this role and be good at it, please apply at the link above. We'll reply to shortlisted candidates and aim to close the process within
two weeks

of shortlisting.