Founders Office - People & Org

About Material Depot:

Material Depot (materialdepot.in) is India’s largest omnichannel platform specializing in wall and floor decor.

Started in 2022 by Manish (ex-BCG) and Sarthak (IITB Alum), who both worked extensively in the construction space globally. With the intent of bringing great design options for Indian Homes. 

We’re the largest online platform in India for home interior goods, and rapidly expanding our offline presence. We overcame the complex construction supply chain to deliver highly curated collections from manufacturers across the world and provide them directly to customer homes, enabling us to offer 10x variety at the 20% lower prices.

We’ve catered to over 10k homes with a mission to bring change to 1 million homes by 2030. 

The company currently is one of the largest online websites in the category and operates 2+ experience centers in Bangalore

Some stats about us :

• We are backed by Accel, Whiteboard, YCombinator, and other global investors. We have raised about $4.5M as part of the seed round
• We’re one of the largest retailers of home interior goods in Bangalore working with over 1000+ top designers and architects.
• Even as a 3-year-old company, we are at a revenue run rate of $5M+, aims to get to 10M in the next 12 months.

Note from hiring manager:

Hi Folks - I am Manish - Co-Founder of Materialdepot.in. We are excited to find someone to collaborate with me on building a great team and an environment for them to thrive and excel. In this role, you'll be involved in 70% recruitment, 30% HR operations and will have 100% ownership of the problem statements you tackle.

We are seeking a strategic and operationally-minded professional to join our Founder's Office, leading critical initiatives across people management, organizational processes, and structural optimization. This role serves as the backbone of our operational excellence, working directly with leadership to scale our organization effectively while maintaining our culture and values.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture

• Design and implement people strategies that align with company vision and growth trajectory
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for key roles and leadership positions
• Create performance management systems, career progression frameworks, and retention strategies

Process Optimization

• Identify, design, and implement scalable business processes across all functions
• Create operational frameworks and standardized procedures to improve efficiency and consistency
• Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting systems to track organizational health and performance

Organizational Design & Strategy

• Develop organizational structures that support current needs and future growth
• Design reporting relationships, team structures, and governance frameworks
• Create role definitions, responsibility matrices (RACI), and decision-making frameworks

Founder Support & Special Projects

• Serve as strategic advisor to founders on organizational matters and people decisions
• Prepare executive briefings, board materials, and organizational updates
• Coordinate with external consultants, advisors, and service providers as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, operations, organizational development, or similar strategic roles
• Proven track record of designing and implementing people strategies and organizational processes
• Experience working in high-growth startups, scale-ups, or dynamic business environments
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• Background in change management, organizational psychology, or business transformation