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Manager - S&O (New Initiatives)

Meesho

3.7

based on 1.6k Reviews

2-6 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Manager - S&O (New Initiatives)

Meesho

posted 16d ago

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Job Description

About the Team

We are a new team being built out within Meesho. This team is about figuring out the next growth lever for Meesho. As Meesho s core business continues to penetrate the e-commerce space for Bharat in retail goods, THIS TEAM will be a NEW vertical to unlock new opportunities in building low cost e-commerce across different verticals - Travel, Content, Healthcare, Fast Fashion - for the Bharat users.

Our goal is to unlock the next 1B USD topline for Meesho. Since we are a young team, we will be fast, experimentative, research-led and build & learn on the go. This role is for those folks who are looking to learn the craft of building new businesses from scratch and build it sustainably for the BHARAT user base.

As Manager - Strategy & Operations, you ll have the opportunity to create business models, unlock Product-Market-Fit and see this vertical into the GROWTH PHASE - just like building a new Startup. And goes without saying, as we grow, you grow! As a team, we re big on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We follow flexible working timings and also engage in a number of fun activities outside work - gaming, discussing our favorite books and movies, casual catch-ups and so on. The bottom lineAt Meesho, you ll have a fun time as you grow.

About the Role

As a Manager - New Initiatives, you will work directly with the General Manager - the Head of the Vertical to solve business-critical problems. You ll identify key opportunity areas through primary and secondary research, find user & seller problems, set priorities, come up with solutions and drive implementation in different types of projects.

You ll shape up the right solutions in coordination with the product team (in case your solution requires tech interventions). You ll also work with the team leaders to create and improve the operating systems of the team (strategic planning, competitive intelligence, building review systems, culture and so on).

What you will do

In-depth primary and secondary research into different consumption verticals of India, which will also require you to go on the ground talk to users and any other stakeholders of the industry
Evaluate different startups out there that might be relevant for acquisition to kick-start this new vertical; due diligence of startups
Engage in meetings, email and expert calls with internal and external stakeholders to bring in strategic direction in building this vertical
Build experimenting strategy for different products to test and launch in the vertical
Set the goal metrics for Product-Market-Fit along with the GM for the new vertical and enable the execution teams to reach those metrics for PMF
Lead in problem-solving tasks and discussions to unlock product-market-fit
Own the end of end goal and execution ownership of your charters
Play a key role in framing strategic documents(working sessions) for problem discovery, exploration and solutions
Create and structure monthly review documents to be presented to the senior management / CEO
Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations across the business team
Be fungible in the role to potentially lead an execution charter along with the strategy role for the new Vertical
Act as a strategic partner and advisor to the Head of the Vertical in business critical decision making

What you will need

3-6 years of total work experience. At least 2+ year of experience in consulting rms / strategy offices of tech startups
Experience in startups/tech companies in similar roles will be an advantage
Proven problem-solving, project management skills and ability to derive core user insights from different types of users (consumers, sellers etc.)
Proven leadership and organizational skills in your work experience
An MBA degree is not a MUST have, but great if you do have it

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. Were not just a platform; were your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an Everyday Lowest Cost channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.

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 comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or " Mantras ," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like Reflections , Listen or Die , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.

We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.

Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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What people at Meesho are saying

3.5

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Recall of good policies. Monopoly and dictatorship in Leadership. Majorly driven by Vidit. Ruthless prioritization of profits over people. No job stability with extensive hiring and firing. Biased hiring practices- 80% XLRI crowd.