Cluster Head - Maharastra | Scrabble

Posted on February 12, 2024

Job Description

Company Vision NowPurchase is transforming the 140B$ Metal Manufacturing industry. The metal industry forms the backbone of the economy and the fundamental block of the physical world - be it transportation, construction and every machinery. We are building a rich, digital marketplace where Metal Manufacturers can procure high quality raw materials in a trusted manner.At the same time, we are building the OS (Operating System) that will supercharge their productivity and processes to ultimately make procurement autonomous. You can learn more on <a href="http://nowpurchase.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nowpurchase.com</a>     Role Description As the Cluster Head, you will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of the cluster. This includes P&L responsibility including developing & managing key vendor/customer relationships. We are looking to replicate our success of West Bengal in Maharashtra and need someone who can do that better & faster. This role will require someone who is entrepreneurial & hungry to make this happen.    Our current clients & warehouse in Maharashtra are in Kolhapur belt and the Cluster Head will be needed to spend 3-4 days a week there. NowPurchase shall take care of stay & travel.    Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Strategy & Sales : Develop and execute a comprehensive expansion strategy to achieve aggressive growth targets and market penetration.</li> <li>Relationship management with all existing & potential business partners through consistent communication & marketing </li> <li>Building and leading Internal functions including sales, marketing, customer relationship, operations and fulfillment through logistics, procurement and software platforms.</li> <li>Recruit,develop and lead a high-performing team of sales, marketing and operations.</li> <li>Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify key markets, consumer trends, and competitive landscape to inform expansion decisions.</li> <li>Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets for expansion and monitor financial performance against targets.</li> <li>Compliance and Legal: Ensure all franchise agreements, contracts, and legal requirements are met, and that the company's interests are protected.</li> </ul>   Qualifications & Experience    <ul> <li>Full time BTech in any department (Mechanical / Metallurgy/Material Science Engineering Preferable) </li> <li>MBA is preferable, NOT mandatory.</li> <li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills & a strategic thinker </li> <li>At least 3 years of experience in handling a team</li> <li>Experience in taking care of P&L Activities</li> </ul>   Good to have Local language ( Marathi ) proficiency   Compensation & Benefits <ul> <li>Compensation: Best in class for this role</li> <li>Employee Stock Options ( ESOPs)</li> <li>Personal Accidental Claim of 5Lacs</li> <li>Medical Insurance: Benefits of group insurance of 3 lakhs for family including parents, spouse, 2 children</li> <li>Generous leave structure including Maternity & paternity leaves</li> <li>Snacks on the house</li> </ul>   Hiring Process <ul> <li>Screening of applicants & initial telephonic call with Head -HR</li> <li>Video Interview with Business Head - West Bengal & Maharashtra</li> <li>Psychometric Assessment and F2F/Video Interview with CEO</li> <li>Email communication on final feedback</li> </ul>   The end to end process shall take less than 10 days. We pride ourselves on being transparent & moving fast   Candidates who accept an offer may join within 1 hour, 1 week or up to 45days of signing - though, we have a preference for a short gap period between signing and joining since we're at the most exciting part of our growth journey.