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Job Profile: Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Founders Office

Location: Chembur, Mumbai

Experience: 2- 4 yrs

Reports to: Founders

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Position Overview: AXS Solutions is seeking a dynamic and driven Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to join the Founders Office. The ideal candidate will work closely with the founders to drive the growth and expansion of AXS in various dimensions, including business development, strategic partnerships, innovation, and operational efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of AXS's growth strategy, working on high-impact projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Growth Initiatives:

- Identify and develop new business opportunities and markets for expansion.

- Collaborate with the founders to define and implement strategic growth initiatives.

- Conduct market research and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

Business Development:

- Lead efforts to establish and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances.

- Explore new revenue streams and develop plans to capitalize on them.

- Assist in negotiations and closing deals with key partners and clients.

Innovation and Product Development:

- Work with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and product development.

- Identify emerging trends and technologies that could impact AXS's business.

- Develop and oversee pilot projects to test new ideas and concepts.

Operational Efficiency:

- Analyze and improve existing business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Develop and implement operational strategies to support growth objectives.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Leadership and Mentorship:

- Mentor and support junior team members and emerging leaders within the organization.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or a related field; experience in a startup environment is a plus.

- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven track record of entrepreneurial success, either as a founder or in a leadership role in a high-growth company.

- Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.

- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations, financial planning, and market dynamics.

- Leadership: Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence stakeholders.

- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Personal Attributes:

- Proactive and Results-Driven: Takes initiative and is focused on achieving tangible results.

- Innovative: Creative thinker who is always looking for new ways to solve problems and create value.

- Collaborative: Team player who works well with others and fosters a collaborative work environment.

- Resilient: Able to handle setbacks and challenges with a positive attitude and persistence.

We build a cloud-based business platform where manufacturers & traders can network with each other and discover trusted buyers and suppliers on the network. Our team consists of generalist engineers who work on building modern websites (SPA & Isomorphic), mobile apps for Android & iOS, REST APIs and servers, internal tools, and infrastructure for all our users.

What do I need?

Graduation/Post-Graduation in any stream (Mandatory Pedegree)

2-5 years experience in Product Management in any company Strong in data analysis with hands on experience in MS Excel and SQL

Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization

Willingness to learn and read about new technologies

Product Management, Product Strategy, Analytical Skills, Data Analytics, SQL, MS-Excel, Microsoft Excel, Innovation and Product innovation What will I be doing?

Take ownership of key company metrics assigned to him/her such as Retention, Activation, Growth Regularly interact with customers, customer success team and industry experts to come up with ideas to drive their metrics

Be very proficient in studying and analysing the usage and product data to understand customer behaviour

Work closely with the technology team to ensure their ideas are quickly tested in production environment with frequent iterations Ensure successful ideas get implemented in the product in a scalable and optimized manner

Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products

Work closely with the Growth Team to understand the type of customers we are targeting and their needs and If required, PM can help the growth team in fine tuning the target market and buyer profiles

Work closely with the Customer Success Team to ensure customer delight and success

Identify growth hacks to exponentially increase product usage and adoption by delivering more value to customers

2-3 years in core product 
Pedegree is must (IIT, IIM)
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