Location: IIM Kozhikode Compensation: ₹3 LPA + ESOPs Experience: 0–2 years 🚀 About DealBuddy DealBuddy is India's First Gamified Ecommerce App, where users win exciting products by placing the lowest unique bid. Founded by IIM/NIT alumni, and incubated at IIM Kozhikode, we’re on a mission to reinvent the way people discover and win products. Join us early, and grow as we scale! 🎯 What You’ll Do As part of the Founder's Office, you'll work directly with the leadership team to drive growth and brand visibility. Your core responsibilities will include: Brand Partnerships: Identify, pitch to, and onboard new brands onto DealBuddy Marketing Campaigns: Plan and execute influencer campaigns, social media posts, and paid promotions Content Coordination: Work with design/content teams to launch engaging creatives and reels Growth Experiments: Run small-scale growth experiments, measure impact, and scale successful ones Community Engagement: Build and engage DealBuddy’s user community via Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. 🧠 What We’re Looking For Energetic, persuasive communicator with hustle Passionate about marketing, branding, and creator economy Not afraid of cold emails, DMs, or knocking on digital doors Comfortable using tools like Canva, Google Sheets, and Instagram Insights Prior internships or projects in marketing/startups are a bonus 💼 Why Join DealBuddy? Work directly with the founding team in a high-impact role Learn across functions and grow rapidly in your career ESOPs to ensure you're part of our success story Startup culture with room to experiment, fail, and learn
DealBuddy is a DPIIT-recognized, Startup India-certified, and IIMK LIVE incubated startup building India’s first gamified e-commerce marketplace . Our mission is to bring brands and customers together through engaging, fair, and rewarding deals. Why This Role Matters This is our First step towards our marketplace , and you’ll be playing a pivotal role in shaping how brands see and engage with DealBuddy. You’ll not only help onboard brands to our marketplace but also drive their communication strategy, strengthen relationships, and ensure long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities Identify and approach brands suited for our marketplace. Educate them on DealBuddy’s value proposition and onboard them. Manage brand communications & build strong, lasting partnerships. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth deal execution. Explore opportunities for brand-led campaigns, collaborations & growth. What We’re Looking For 1–2 years of experience in brand partnerships or e-commerce . Strong communication & relationship-building skills. Understanding of digital brand presence & online marketplaces. Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven mindset. What We Offer Remote & flexible work environment. 3-month probation (part-time option available) with performance-based continuation. Be part of a recognized startup with direct exposure to brand growth strategies. A chance to grow into a leadership role as the startup scales. 👉 If you’re ready to take ownership, connect brands with innovation, and be part of a startup’s growth journey from the ground up — we’d love to talk!
Head of Operations Location: IIM Kozhikode LIVE Incubation Centre Type: Full-Time, Onsite Compensation: Fixed salary + potential equity / founding team consideration About DealBuddy DealBuddy is India’s first gamified e-commerce platform , where shopping meets gaming. We empower users to set their own price, bid for deals starting from 1 paise, and even earn through golden deals and social trading. Backed by IIM Kozhikode LIVE, DealBuddy is pioneering a new model of interactive, gamified commerce for India’s next 300 million digital consumers — the aspirational, value-seeking “India 2.1” segment. With our product live on both Play Store and App Store , and early traction from users and brands, we are now entering a rapid growth phase. Position Overview We are seeking a Head of Operations to lead and optimize DealBuddy’s day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless execution across brand onboarding, product listings, and internal processes. This role is based out of our workspace at IIM Kozhikode and offers a unique opportunity to be part of our founding leadership team as we scale a first-of-its-kind business model in India. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage daily operations including brand onboarding, listing workflows, and vendor coordination Build and refine operational systems and SOPs for scalability Manage and mentor the operations and brand onboarding team Track metrics across acquisition, deal performance, and fulfillment Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, and business teams Ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and consistency Support strategic growth initiatives and partner integrations Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, or related fields 2–4 years of experience in operations, supply chain, or startup environments Proven ability to structure and manage fast-moving teams Excellent analytical and communication skills Highly organized, process-driven, and entrepreneurial Based in or willing to relocate to Kozhikode, Kerala What We Offer Full-time onsite role at IIM Kozhikode Incubation Centre Competitive salary (as per startup scale) + potential equity participation Opportunity to join the founding team of a high-growth commerce startup Direct collaboration with the founder and leadership team Access to the IIM Kozhikode incubation ecosystem, mentors, and investors
Operations & Growth Associate (Founding Team | Onsite at IIM Kozhikode) Location: IIM Kozhikode LIVE Incubation Centre Type: Full-Time, Onsite Experience: 1–2 years (early-career professionals) Compensation: Basic salary + equity vesting / founding team track About DealBuddy DealBuddy is India’s first gamified e-commerce platform, where shopping meets gaming. Users can set their own price, bid for deals starting from 1 paise, and even earn by trading Golden Deals — creating a first-of-its-kind, interactive shopping experience for young, value-seeking India. Incubated at IIM Kozhikode LIVE, DealBuddy is reimagining e-commerce for “India 2.1” — the 300M+ aspirational, deal-hunting, mobile-first generation that wants excitement, not just convenience. Our app is live on Play Store and App Store, and we’re entering an exciting scale-up phase — building the founding team that will take this from 1 → 10. Role Overview We’re looking for a young, driven Operations & Growth Associate to work onsite with our core team at IIM Kozhikode. You’ll play a key role in running daily operations, managing brand onboarding, and supporting growth initiatives — while learning the inner workings of a fast-moving startup. This is a founding-level opportunity for someone who wants to learn fast, take ownership, and grow into a leadership position. Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate brand onboarding, product listings, and deal activations Collaborate with marketing, design, and development teams to ensure smooth daily operations Maintain and track operational dashboards & performance metrics Support growth campaigns, partnerships, and collaborations Identify process improvements and implement them proactively Work directly with the founder and leadership team on execution Who You Are 1–2 years of experience in operations, business, or growth (startup exposure preferred) Excellent communicator with strong organizational and multitasking skills Highly proactive, reliable, and resourceful — a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving Based in or willing to relocate to Kozhikode, Kerala (onsite at IIM Kozhikode) Excited by the idea of building a startup from the ground up Believes in long-term ownership and equity over short-term comfort What You’ll Get Full-time onsite role at IIM Kozhikode LIVE Incubation Centre Basic salary + equity vesting based on contribution and growth Opportunity to join the founding team of a high-potential consumer tech startup Direct collaboration with the founder and access to IIMK’s startup ecosystem Fast learning curve, freedom to experiment, and visible impact
You will be responsible for leading and optimizing DealBuddy's day-to-day operations at our workspace in IIM Kozhikode. Your main focus will be on ensuring seamless execution across brand onboarding, product listings, and internal processes. Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading and managing daily operations, including brand onboarding, listing workflows, and vendor coordination - Building and refining operational systems and SOPs for scalability - Managing and mentoring the operations and brand onboarding team - Tracking metrics across acquisition, deal performance, and fulfillment - Collaborating cross-functionally with product, marketing, and business teams - Ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and consistency - Supporting strategic growth initiatives and partner integrations To qualify for this role, you should have: - A Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Operations, or related fields - 2-4 years of experience in operations, supply chain, or startup environments - Proven ability to structure and manage fast-moving teams - Excellent analytical and communication skills - Highly organized, process-driven, and entrepreneurial mindset - Based in or willing to relocate to Kozhikode, Kerala DealBuddy offers a full-time onsite role at IIM Kozhikode Incubation Centre with a competitive salary (as per startup scale) and potential equity participation. You will have the opportunity to join the founding team of a high-growth commerce startup, work directly with the founder and leadership team, and access the IIM Kozhikode incubation ecosystem, mentors, and investors.,