Executive – Founder’s Office (IIM Freshers)

Executive - Founder's Office JD

Company

WAAYU Pvt. Ltd.

Location

Pune, Maharashtra

Department

Founder’s Office

Qualification

MBA/PGDM from IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management)

Experience

Freshers and professionals with 0–2 years of experience

Employment Type

Full-Time

About WAAYU

WAAYU is an innovative food-tech platform revolutionizing the restaurant industry through its 0% commission model. Our mission is to empower restaurants by creating a sustainable, technology-driven ecosystem that benefits both restaurant partners and customers.

As we expand our footprint across India, we are looking for ambitious, analytical, and business-driven IIM graduates to join our Founder’s Office and contribute directly to WAAYU's growth journey.

Role Overview

We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic IIM graduates to work closely with the Founders on strategic initiatives, business expansion, operational excellence, and organizational growth.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership decision-making, and the scaling of a fast-growing food-tech company.

The selected candidate will act as a strategic and execution partner to the Founders, driving critical projects from planning through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

Work directly with the Founders to develop and execute strategic business initiatives.

Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.

Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and industry analysis.

Support WAAYU's PAN India expansion and market penetration strategies.

Develop actionable growth plans aligned with organizational objectives.

Founder’s Office & Strategic Execution

Collaborate closely with the Founders on high-priority business projects.

Translate strategic discussions into actionable plans with defined timelines and deliverables.

Track critical business metrics, milestones, and organizational performance.

Prepare strategic presentations, management reports, and business reviews.

Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution.

Business Operations & Performance Management

Analyze business performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.

Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance monitoring frameworks.

Work with Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Technology, Finance, and HR teams to ensure alignment.

Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend scalable solutions.

Support process optimization, productivity improvement, and cost efficiency.

Market Expansion & Partnerships

Support city-wise and region-wise expansion initiatives across India.

Evaluate market potential, customer acquisition strategies, and competitive positioning.

Assist in developing strategic partnerships with restaurants, franchisees, and other stakeholders.

Monitor business development pipelines, conversion metrics, and revenue performance.

Business Analytics & Decision Support

Analyze business data to generate meaningful insights and recommendations.

Develop business cases, financial projections, and feasibility assessments.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.

Provide data-backed recommendations to facilitate leadership decisions.

Special Projects & Leadership Support

Independently manage special projects assigned by the Founders.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Support strategic meetings, investor presentations, and business proposals.

Take ownership of critical assignments and ensure measurable outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Skills

MBA/PGDM from an Indian Institute of Management (IIM).

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Sound understanding of business strategy, operations, and financial analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business analytics.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, results-oriented approach.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

High levels of integrity, confidentiality, adaptability, and professional maturity.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for startups and business growth.

Strong business acumen and a structured approach to problem-solving.

Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and Founders.

Willingness to take end-to-end ownership of challenging assignments.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Interest in food-tech, digital platforms, and high-growth businesses.

What WAAYU Offers

Direct exposure to the Founders and strategic decision-making.

Opportunity to contribute to high-impact business initiatives.

Hands-on experience in scaling a technology-driven business across India.

Cross-functional exposure to strategy, operations, finance, sales, and business development.

Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with significant learning opportunities.

Career growth opportunities based on performance, ownership, and business impact.

Application Question(s)

Have you completed an MBA/PGDM from an Indian Institute of Management (IIM)?

Are you a fresher with no full-time post-MBA work experience?

Are you available to join immediately?

Work Location

In person