Field Sales Consultant

About Us:

Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker well-being programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions that benefit both workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a good business practice.

The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu - Professor of Economics and Director of 21st Century India Center at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego ), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan ).

Role Summary:

The Consultant will play a key role in the Creche Support Project, which seeks to address childcare barriers that prevent women from joining or rejoining the workforce. The project focuses on improving awareness, access, and quality of workplace creche facilities to support women workers and promote child wellbeing.

The Consultant will lead field-based research and implementation, including managing data collection (surveys, interviews, FGDs), coordinating with factory stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality, ethical research practices. They will also support the training and supervision of survey staff, monitor project progress, and prepare detailed reports.

We are actively looking to host people from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds. If comfortable, please share your social location in your application. This information will be limited to the hiring team (not more than four people) and will not have any detrimental impact on your candidature.

You will be responsible for:

1. Qualitative Research & Data Collection

• Plan and execute field data collection, including surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
• Assist the research team with questionnaire preparation, transcription, and translation as required.
• Gather insights into creche needs, challenges, and aspirations of female labourers.
• Ensure high-quality data collection following GBL standards.
• Support survey document translation and review third-party translations for accuracy.

2. Project Implementation & Management

• Oversee factory surveys involving mothers, teachers, and factory staff where applicable.
• Develop and implement field plans, timelines, and budgets for daily operations.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with creche operational guidelines and standards.

3. Staff Management & Training

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training survey staff, including supervisors and enumerators.
• Develop and implement training programs on data collection best practices, project Adhar protocols, and managing field challenges.
• Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing feedback and support.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with factory management, workers, and parents to facilitate the research intervention.
• Organize research meetings, field visits, and feedback sessions.
• Address concerns and queries from field teams and stakeholders.

5. Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of survey operations and adherence to protocols.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, challenges, and key findings.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Women and Child Development, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience in project management and field implementation.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs.
• Some knowledge of SurveyCTO or similar data collection platforms.
• Fluency in Hindi and English (spoken and written); Hindi fluency is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Also, we know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap . You don't have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.

Length of Commitment:
Minimum of 3 months

Location
- Faridabad

Remuneration
- Rs. 45,000 – Rs. 47,000 per month

Start Date
- ASAP

Eligibility:
This position is currently open to female applicants.

Application Deadline:
1st October 2025

Perks of working with us

There are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some examples:

• Flexible working hours:
  We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.
• GBL Care Systems:
  As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such The Mindclan, Therapize among others for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives.
• Growth-oriented review policy:
  To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager's role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers. Apart from delivering high-quality work, managers are responsible for the holistic development of their team members. This can be achieved through practices inspired by coaching philosophy.

Recent projects and blog posts:

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The process

We are glad you're interested in applying for this role Here is an excerpt on the screening process overview which can take upto 6-8 weeks.

1. CV and Cover letter screening
2. Take-home assignment
3. First Round Interview
4. Final Interview

Depending on the candidate pool, we may add any additional interviews to make a well thought through decision.

Our commitment to diversity

GBL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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