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Company Overview

Saras Che Snacks is a clean label Indian snack brand under Flintforge Foods Private Limited, based in Bengaluru. The brand focuses on products like coin khakhra, bhakhri, and ragi chips. In just ten months, it has expanded from one shop in JP Nagar to multiple shelves across Bengaluru and operates a direct-to-consumer (D2C) business that ships nationwide. Notably, the brand has achievedthis growth with zero advertising expenditure, aiming to take coin khakhra global.

Job Summary

This internship program offers unique opportunities for students to work directly with the founders of Saras Che Snacks, providing hands-on experience and direct ownership of meaningful projects. Interns will contribute significantly to building the brand's presence in both social media and sales.

Responsibilities

Social Media Intern

• Own the content calendar, overseeing the entire process from shooting, editing, writing, to posting.
• Transform real operating footage into engaging content, including factory scenes, store visits, packing processes, and founder discussions, avoiding stock images and templates.
• Grow the Instagram presence from the ground up and report on metrics related to audience engagement and growth.
• Work closely with the business operations to understand margins, stores, and customer interactions.

Sales Intern

• Expand the retail footprint by targeting Gujarati and Marwari farsan and sweet shops in Bengaluru.
• Actively participate in market walks with the founders, responsible for pitching, sampling, negotiating, and closing sales.
• Manage accounts post-initial orders, including reorders, product assortment, and shelf positioning.
• Gain practical experience in trade margins, consignment processes, and route planning.

Qualifications

• Open to Christ University students across all disciplines; there are no filters based on branch or CGPA.
• Required to commute to the office on Bannerghatta Road, present 4 to 5 days a week.
• Sales applicants must be comfortable with fieldwork and conversational in at least one of the following languages: Hindi, Kannada, or Gujarati.
• Social media applicants are encouraged to submit work samples, such as Instagram handles, reels, edits, or photographs showcasing their previous work.

Preferred Skills

• High agency and creativity in social media content creation for the Social Media Intern role.
• Comfortable entering unfamiliar settings and self-motivated for the Sales Intern role.
• Strong communication skills to deal with shop owners and customers.

Experience

• No specific prior experience is required, but proven initiative in relevant projects will be advantageous.

Environment

• The position is based in an office setting at WeWork, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, with a requirement to work 4 to 5 days a week, ideally for a duration of 3 months (with potential for extension).

Salary

• For both internships, a stipend of ₹5,000 per month is provided, with additional commission opportunities for Sales Interns based on sales performance.

Growth Opportunities

• Interns will gain significant hands-on experience and potential pathways to future roles within the company, depending on performance and business needs.

Benefits

• The role offers a chance to work closely with founding members and gain insight into running and scaling a startup, along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment.