Marketplace Business Manager

Role Overview:

The Manager - Marketplace Business (Mandi Lead) will be responsible for the overall strategy, management and growth of a specific Mandi within our overall Mandi business. This is a P&L management role that requires a combination of skills: strategic planning, supply management, Demand generation, and a deep understanding of market and customer preferences. The ideal candidate is an independent leader who has the ability to manage end-to-end business operations, plan and execute 0 to 1 scale up and create predictable profit pools.

Location:

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop and implement strategy to drive supply and demand within a particular mandi and increase the market share.

● Understand local Supply and Demand trends and competitor activities. Use insights to form appropriate plans to leverage the inputs for growth opportunities.

● Identify revenue & cost-saving opportunities for maximising profits.

● Work with cross functional teams like Supply Chain, Finance, Credit teams to optimise costs and enhance revenue.

● Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality of produce and experience to the customers.

● Implement and monitor KPIs to measure operational performance and identify areas for improvement.

● Leverage technology and innovation to streamline operations and improve service delivery.

● Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

● Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

What We are Looking For:

● Engg/MBA professionals with 2-5 yrs of experience into pure play Key Account management roles with an end-to end responsibility and in a fast-paced setup

● Managing Rural Areas Sales Exposure is preferred.

● B2B Sales exposure in FMCG/FMCG/Ecommerce industries with hands on understanding of Credit Facilities.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Strong first principle thinking, ability to identify & solve problem statements end to end.

● Should have managed operations, with a track record of bringing processes efficiency.

● Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

● Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability.

● Excellent stakeholder management skills.

● Strong Desire to travel across rural areas in the assigned geography