Business Head - North India

Company Overview

Yuma is a dynamic organization in the growth and operational excellence sector, seeking to expand its presence across North India.

Job Summary

Yuma is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Head for North India, responsible for driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of scaling businesses across multiple cities and markets.

Responsibilities

• Business Strategy & Growth:

  • Develop and execute strategies to expand Yuma’s footprint across North India (Delhi NCR, UP, Haryana, Punjab, etc.).
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams within the region.
  • Drive city and regional business performance with a focus on key metrics such as revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• P&L Management:

  • Own the P&L for North India operations and ensure financial targets are met across multiple city units.
  • Optimize costs while maintaining high operational efficiency and top-quality service.
  • Monitor regional financial data, tracking market-level KPIs, and make data-driven strategic decisions.

• Operations Management:

  • Oversee end-to-end operations across logistics, supply chains, and customer experience for North India.
  • Establish scalable processes and implement best practices for efficiency and consistency across cities.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with key partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies in the region.

• Team Leadership:

  • Build, mentor, and lead multi-city, cross-functional teams across business development, operations, and support.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Set regional goals and align them with the overarching organizational vision.

• Market Analysis & Expansion:

  • Conduct thorough regional market research to understand customer preferences, competitor moves, and industry shifts.
  • Develop strategies for geographic and product/service expansion across emerging North Indian markets.
  • Collaborate closely with the central team to align city-level execution with overall strategic priorities.

• Stakeholder Management:

  • Work with internal functions (marketing, product, finance, supply chain, etc.) to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Represent Yuma with government agencies, industry forums, and ecosystem partners across North India.
  • Build and nurture strategic local and regional partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 7+ years in business operations, city/regional leadership, or P&L ownership roles; prior exposure to mobility, energy, logistics, or gig-economy sectors is strongly preferred.

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA is a plus.

• Skills:

  • Strong strategic and execution capabilities.
  • Exceptional leadership and multi-team management skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for speed, action, and growth.
  • Proficiency in financial planning and data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, dynamic, multi-city environments.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience scaling operations from 1 to 10.
• Deep understanding of North Indian market dynamics, business climate, and consumer behavior.
• Fluency in regional languages is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience in business operations or leadership roles.

Environment

• The typical work setting includes various locations across North India, operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that may involve travel across multiple cities.

Salary

• Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• An opportunity to lead a high-growth region with ownership of strategy and execution, alongside strong leadership backing and career advancement opportunities within a scaling organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.