Job Description
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Job Description: Founder's Office (Path to Chief of Staff)</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Company:</b> Aerum<br />
<b>Location:</b> Mumbai<br />
<b>Position Type:</b> Full-Time</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>About Aerum</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Aerum is not just another D2C brand; we are a movement redefining the wellness and personal care landscape in India. We develop and market a portfolio of <b>scientifically-backed, premium products</b>—from advanced skincare to nutraceuticals—directly to our consumers. By cutting out the middleman, we deliver unparalleled quality and value, building a trusted, community-driven brand.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Having achieved strong product-market fit and secured backing from top-tier investors, we are now entering a phase of hyper-growth. Our culture is built on a foundation of intellectual curiosity, data-driven decision-making, and a relentless bias for action. We are a team of builders, and we're looking for our next key leader.</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>The Role: Founder's Office (Path to Chief of Staff)</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This is not an administrative position. It is a <b>career-defining opportunity</b> to act as the force multiplier for the founder and the strategic linchpin for the entire organization. You will be immersed in the highest-priority business challenges, with a mandate to drive strategy and execution across all functions. This role is designed as a direct feeder to the <b>Chief of Staff</b> position, offering unparalleled exposure and a platform for rapid professional growth.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Strategic Ownership:</b> Lead mission-critical, cross-functional projects from conception to execution (e.g., new market entry, product line launch, operational turnaround).</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Cross-Functional Leadership:</b> Act as the connective tissue between departments—including Marketing, Sales, HR, Product, and Operations—to align goals, remove blockers, and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Analytical Rigor:</b> Develop robust financial models, conduct deep-dive analyses, and track KPIs to inform strategic decisions, from growth levers to unit economics.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Execution Excellence:</b> Translate the founder's vision into actionable plans, managing the central PMO for key initiatives and ensuring the entire organization moves in sync.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Special Projects:</b> Tackle ad-hoc high-stakes projects, which could range from investor reporting and fundraising support to driving key hirings and organizational design.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Who We Are Looking For</b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Essential Criteria:</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>2 to 8 years</b> of high-impact experience, ideally in a top-tier <b>management consulting firm</b> (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) <b>OR</b> in a strategic/operational role within a high-growth <b>D2C firm</b>.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Age: <b>25-35 years</b>.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to <b>Mumbai</b>.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with execution and rolling up their sleeves.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing without formal authority.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Ideal Candidate Profile:</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You are frustrated by being a consultant who only advises and yearn to own outcomes and build something tangible.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You are a natural problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and can structure complex challenges.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You possess a rare blend of high-level strategic thinking and ground-level operational grit.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You are an excellent communicator, capable of synthesizing complex information for both the founder and cross-functional teams.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You are ambitious, hungry for responsibility, and want to grow into a senior leadership role.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>What We Offer</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>A Pathway to Leadership:</b> A clear and committed track to the Chief of Staff role, with significant influence over company strategy.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Unparalleled Access:</b> Work directly with the founder and the leadership team, gaining insight into all aspects of running a high-growth business.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Impact:</b> See your work directly drive the company's top and bottom line. This is not a support role; it is a central role in shaping Aerum's future.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Competitive Compensation:</b> A competitive salary and equity package, ensuring you share in the value you create.</span></span></span></span></li>
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