Job Title: Chief of Staff to CEO Location: Gurugram & Bahadurgarh, Haryana Industry: Retail, Distribution & Manufacturing Experience: 815 years Function: Business Strategy, Execution, CEO Office Role Summary: We are looking for a sharp, business-minded professional to join as Chief of Staff to the CEO. This is not a traditional coordination role — you will act as an entrepreneurial partner to the CEO, helping drive business growth, operational scale, and profitability across all functions. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, execution-focused, and capable of thinking strategically while diving deep into day-to-day business challenges. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling everything from boardroom discussions to plant-level execution. Key Responsibilities: Business Leadership Support Act as an internal extension of the CEO—deeply involved in decision-making, daily priorities, and business growth strategies. Drive P&L-impacting initiatives across sales, operations, procurement, and manufacturing. Identify inefficiencies, uncover new business opportunities, and help scale operations across units. Execution & Operational Control Lead cross-functional project execution to ensure on-ground impact. Regularly visit Bahadurgarh (plant/warehouse) and retail locations to monitor performance and drive accountability. Bring process discipline and operational clarity to fast-growing business units. Commercial Strategy & Insights Evaluate business metrics, margins, and cost structures to improve bottom-line outcomes. Drive commercial due diligence on vendors, expansion, new categories, or partnerships. Monitor business risks, prepare financial dashboards, and optimize resource allocation. Stakeholder & People Management Be the CEO’s eyes and ears across the organization; ensure alignment across teams. Track team performance, escalate bottlenecks, and ensure accountability at all levels. Build a high-performance culture by driving execution discipline. CEO Office Operations Manage CEO calendar, critical meetings, reviews, and investor/board-level updates. Lead special projects and confidential assignments with speed and integrity. Prepare business decks, financial updates, and strategic presentations. Qualifications & Skills: MBA from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute (IIMs, XLRI, MDI, FMS, SPJIMR, etc.) is mandatory. 8–15 years of experience in business operations, P&L ownership, strategy, or consulting. Experience in retail, distribution, FMCG, or manufacturing is highly preferred. Strong commercial acumen, ownership mindset, and entrepreneurial thinking. Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Must be hands-on, execution-focused, and comfortable working in high-pressure environments. Willingness to travel between Gurugram and Bahadurgarh frequently.