About the Team
Meesho is the most downloaded e-commerce app in India. And, as the Business team, we have the most bragging rights to this claim. Why? Because we hold end-to-end responsibility to launch and scale up categories, by ensuring the right selection, competitive pricing, conversion and we take this job very seriously.
About the Role
As Associate Director - Business your choices and solutioning will direct the way India shops. How? For starters, you will be a key stakeholder in shaping business org at Meesho, which is responsible for what sells on the app - categories, pricing, quality, brands - along with ensuring strong seller growth and experience.
You will also drive implementation with complete autonomy in terms of team building and implementation of processes that you set up. One of your key responsibilities will be to manage and own the overall P&L of the business unit that you lead. And if you need tech interventions for your solutions, you will collaborate with the Product, Tech, and Strategy teams too.
What you will do
- Bachelors in Tech or Masters in Management and 6-12 years of experience in relevant fields
- 2-3 years of experience in Strategy consulting/Implementation consulting
- Experience working in tech startups (e-commerce, b2b commerce etc) will be added advantage
- Strong problem discovery to break down 10x opportunities
- Ruthless prioritization skills between immediate, medium and long term goals
- Experience working across different teams and delivering projects successfully
What you will need
- Own the responsibility of GMV of the business + seller growth/ experience
- Optimize and plan P&L
- Own business operational strategy including both financial & operational inputs/outputs, forecasting, monitoring, & reporting
- Drive Product-category-fit for the org
- Build a selection strategy and plan to solve existing gaps in customers and seller strategies
- Develop a thorough understanding of the product and category, customer behavior, and existing gaps in the market
- Build and mentor a high potential team who will independently drive business agendas
- Provide the highest level of customer satisfaction and monitor the key metrics across both – the buyers and sellers
- Track category metrics weekly and monthly to monitor goals and to drive continuous improvements
- Build a robust scale-up plan over the next 12-18 months
About us
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Our Mission
Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.
Culture and Total Rewards
Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.
We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.
