Co-Founder

Job Title: Co-Founder with Investment [From the Beverage Industry] Please note: This is equity with an investment opportunity – you’re not joining a job, you’re creating one for others! 📍 Location: Remote (Preferably Delhi NCR | With Travel as required) 💼 Type: Full-Time | Equity + Investment 🎓 Education: Tier-1 B-School/Grad School (IIM/ISB/Ivy/Global MBAs preferred) 📦 Industry: Tea/Beverage ONLY 🚫 Note: Please apply only if you have relevant experience in the beverage or tea industry. About Hill Queen Tea At Hill Queen Tea , we’re reviving India’s proud tea heritage. With roots dating back to 1962 , we craft 100% natural, small-batch Himalayan teas for the modern palate. From Darjeeling to Assam , our brews are bold, authentic, and premium. We recently began our online journey and are already present on Amazon and our own D2C platform , with rapid expansion underway across Flipkart, Blinkit, and Q-commerce platforms . We’re now seeking a co-founder with deep domain expertise who is ambitious, intuitive, and hands-on , ready to drive growth, scale operations, and own the next phase of our journey. Who We’re Looking For You’re an operator at heart with: 6+ years in the tea or beverage industry (non-negotiable) Strong command of GT/MT sales, distribution, and procurement A strong network of industry contacts and an insider’s grasp of how tea moves across India A proven ability to scale operations and build revenue pipelines An eye for detail + a passion for process and product A strategic mindset, but can roll up your sleeves and execute daily Ready to invest and take equity – you’re not joining a job, you’re building a legacy Education from a Tier-1 B-School or Global Grad School We also value leaders who bring empathy, agility, and quiet confidence — qualities that naturally appeal to inclusive, high-integrity cultures. What You'll Lead GT/MT Expansion: Build and scale general trade and modern trade presence across key cities Offline Revenue Growth: Drive sales, onboard retail partners, and expand offline footprint Operational Execution: Ensure smooth backend from production to delivery What You'll Co-Own Product & Category Launches: Co-create and launch new tea & wellness SKUs Procurement Strategy: Strengthen our sourcing and supply chain from estates to packaging Strategic Partnerships: Build B2B, institutional, and marketplace relationships Ideal Background Worked at/with: Tata Tea, Chaayos, TeaBox, Vahdam, Pahadi Story, Paper Boat, or other FMCG/Tea brands Deep understanding of Indian tea drinkers and what moves the market Are results-driven, can think like a founder, and thrive in high-ownership environments Ability to co-pilot with the existing founder who already leads D2C, marketplaces, packaging, ads & branding Past experience building from scratch or scaling early-stage brands Bonus: Flair for innovation, taste, and storytelling in the beverage space What We Offer Equity in a fast-scaling premium brand Freedom to lead and build your vertical from day one Collaborative and purpose-driven culture Opportunity to create a brand India will sip with pride A lean, fast-paced, and no-fluff work culture Access to a growing online customer base and rapid retail expansion plans The chance to co-create and co-own a category-defining tea brand 📩 How to Apply Send your profile to arun@hillqueentea.com Subject: “Co-Founder Application – Hill Queen Tea” Include: ✅ Why do you believe in Hill Queen Tea ✅ Key wins in GT/MT and procurement ✅ Brands you’ve helped scale or launch ✅ Investment comfort & expectations 🌿 Let’s brew something legendary together. India loves chai, and it’s time we give them the queen of all teas. 👑 Show more Show less