Vodafone Idea - Assistat General Manager - New Business Development (5-7 yrs)

About the Company.

- As part of Vodafone Idea's strategic focus to strengthen its digital footprint and unlock new streams of monetization, we are continuously refining our digital roadmap to adapt to evolving market dynamics.

- To accelerate this transformation, we are prioritizing the development of new business verticals with our long-term growth objectives.

- This includes exploring and if deemed fit venturing into high-potential domains.

- Given the importance of this agenda, the new role has been envisioned to evaluate, build, and scale new businesses & expand digital adoption.

- This role is critical for steering innovative business models, ensuring robust feasibility analysis, and leading Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies for emerging ventures.

About the Role.

- We propose the creation of an Assistant General Manager - New Business Development role to support Vi's strategic agenda by expanding its digital footprint through innovative business models and partnerships.

- The manager will work closely will the Vertical Lead to support strategy development, and ensure smooth execution of digital ventures.

Responsibilities.

- New Business Evaluation and Feasibility Analysis.

- Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and consumer studies to identify potential business opportunities.

- Evaluate emerging technologies, business models, and market trends to assess feasibility and alignment with company goals.

- Develop detailed business cases, including financial modeling, ROI assessments, and risk analysis to support decision-making.

- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and next steps.

- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure that evaluations align with strategic business objectives.

Operations and Analytics.

- Oversee operational execution of new business initiatives and partnerships.

- Implement and track key performance metrics to assess the success and growth potential of business ventures.

- Use data and analytics to evaluate performance, identify improvement areas, and optimize processes.

- Provide actionable insights to internal teams for continuous improvement and business scaling.

Go-to-Market (GTM) Execution.

- Support the development and implementation of GTM strategies for newly approved business initiatives.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the consumer journey, product positioning, marketing strategies, and operational rollout.

- Monitor and report on GTM performance, providing actionable recommendations for optimization.

Other tasks.

- Manage key stakeholders at various levels.

- Work with the cross verticals to create and operate the backend.

- Familiarity with research tools and methodologies for market analysis and consumer surveys.

Qualifications - MBA preferred.

Required Skills:

- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of market dynamics, financial modeling, and strategic frameworks.

- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in conducting in-depth analysis, using data to draw insights and support recommendations.

- Negotiation and Communication: Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills for building partnerships and presenting ideas.

- Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with emerging technologies, digital business models, and innovative solutions.

- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple evaluations, GTM processes, and cross-functional collaborations effectively.

Years of Experience : 5-7 years.