Company Description Stellaris Venture Partners (stellarisvp.com) is an early-stage, technology-focused, sector-agnostic investment firm based in Bengaluru, India. We invest in companies at the Seed/ Series A stage that use technology as a core part of their business model. In our journey, we have backed 40+ businesses across SaaS, Consumer, Financial Services, B2B Commerce, Education, Mobility, and Healthcare. Our portfolio includes companies like Whatfix, Mamaearth, Orbitshift.ai, CARPL.ai, Propelld, Dashtoon, Kiwi, Lumio, among others. Role Description We are looking for an analytical and highly organized Chief of Staff to work closely with a Partner at Stellaris Venture Partners, who invests in SaaS, AI, developer tools, and deep tech. This high-impact role is ideal for someone seeking hands-on venture capital experience before pursuing an MBA, joining a startup, or taking on a leadership role within one of our portfolio companies. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Management Drive and manage key initiatives led by the Partner across portfolio support, investment thesis development, network building, and internal firm projects Track and follow through on action items, ensuring timely execution of the Partners' priorities Collaborate with multiple stakeholders - including portfolio founders, internal team members, and LPs -to ensure smooth coordination and successful completion of projects 2. Research Conduct research on emerging market trends, new investment themes, market mapping, and competitive analysis relevant to both portfolio companies and potential investments Prepare reports and presentations to share findings of the research with internal teams and portfolio companies 3. Portfolio Interventions Work with the Partner to identify areas where they can add the most value to each portfolio company Drive these initiatives to completion by coordinating with the Partner, internal teams at Stellaris, and external networks 4. Content Write articles, create presentations, and other content formats to put the Partner’s investment theses in the public domain. 5. Networking Help the partner widen and deepen their network in the industry and India’s broader startup and tech ecosystem Qualifications Experience 2-4 years of business experience, preferably in Product, Software Development, consulting, program management, or another analytical field. Experience in either a Deep Tech, AI, SaaS, or Dev tools space would be ideal Experience of working with and managing multiple stakeholders is a must. Education Bachelor’s degree in any analytical field – engineering, science, or business. MBA optional. Skills Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct control. Good business judgment Excellent verbal and written communication. Proficiency in research and data analysis. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction. High level of discretion and confidentiality. Show more Show less

Nestasia, our portfolio company, is hiring a Business Development Manager. Learn more about Nestasia: https://www.stellarisvp.com/portfolio/nestasia Responsibilities Creating sales strategies to achieve organizational goals Arrange business meetings with prospective clients Identify, target, and secure new corporate clients for bulk order opportunities across various industries. Develop customized proposals and presentations for corporate clients to meet their bulk ordering needs. Promote the company’s products addressing or predicting clients’ objectives Developing relationships with potential customer. Lead negotiations for bulk orders, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for both parties. Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize corporate partnerships and increase order volume. Provide ongoing support and service to corporate clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention. Monitor and track order fulfillment, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries for bulk orders. Stay up-to-date on competitors (SWOT analysis) and market offerings to provide superior value to corporate clients. Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Service, marketing, logistics, etc.) to ensure smooth execution of bulk orders. Provide regular reports on partnership progress, sales performance, and growth opportunities to senior management. Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines Analyzing marketing data and metrics to refine marketing and sales strategies Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players. Desired Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, partnership management, or corporate sales, ideally with a focus on bulk order or B2C sales. BSc/BA in business administration, MBA, sales or relevant field Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to build long-term relationships with corporate clients. Solid understanding of sales strategies, market research, and lead generation. Ability to manage large-scale orders and coordinate with various departments to fulfil client needs. Sound understanding of marketing and sales fundamentals and tactics Creative thinking and problem-solving ability Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Strategic thinker with a result-driven approach. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Willingness to travel as needed to meet corporate clients. Apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4239948294 Show more Show less