Opportunity for UI/UX designer position

Wanna Make Travel Awesome? (And Score Some Equity While You're At It?)

We're Journey, a travel startup and our first product is travel eSIMs. Forget fumbling with SIM cards at airports – we're all about seamless connectivity, so travellers can focus on exploring, not stressing about data at such affordable rates. We believe we have built one of the best eSIM tech out there and product performance is superior. 

Now, India is calling, and we need YOU to lead the charge!

This ain't an average corporate gig. We're looking for an entrepreneur, hustler, a networker, a deal-maker extraordinaire to blow up our presence in India. You'll be the face of Journey eSIM in India.T his is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company in a dynamic and rapidly growing market. You will have the autonomy to build the business from the ground up, forge strategic partnerships, and establish our brand as a leader in the travel eSIM space.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for India:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify key trends, opportunities, and challenges in the Indian travel industry.
• Define clear goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for business growth.
• Develop and implement tactical plans to achieve targets, including sales strategies, marketing initiatives, and partnership programs.

Identify and build strategic partnerships:

• Identify, target, and establish relationships with key players in the travel industry, including travel agents, online travel agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and travel technology providers.
• Negotiate and secure mutually beneficial partnership agreements that drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and brand awareness.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners to ensure long-term collaboration and success.

Explore new business opportunities:

• Continuously explore new avenues for growth and partnerships within the travel industry and related verticals.
• Identify potential opportunities to expand our product offerings or target new customer segments.
• Analyze and evaluate the feasibility of new business ventures and make recommendations to the leadership team.

Represent the company at industry events:

• Attend relevant industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote our brand and generate leads.
• Build relationships with industry professionals and stay abreast of the latest trends and developments.

Manage and track business performance:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards goals and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on business performance, including sales figures, partnership activities, and market insights.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and make recommendations for adjustments to the business strategy.

Build and manage a high-performing team (future responsibility):

• As the business grows, you will be responsible for building and managing a team of business development professionals.
• Recruit, train, and mentor team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success in business development or sales, preferably in the travel industry.
• Strong understanding of the Indian travel market and its key players.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi (or other relevant regional languages).
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools and platforms.

Bonus Points:

Existing network of contacts in the Indian travel industry.

What You'll Do:

• First 15 Days: Immerse yourself in the Indian travel market, conduct extensive research, and map out key players and potential partners. Start building relationships with travel agents and OTAs.
• First 30 Days: Secure initial partnerships and pilot programs. Refine your business development strategy based on early learnings.
• First 45 Days: Achieve significant traction in customer acquisition and revenue generation. Begin exploring new business opportunities and expanding your network.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn equity in a high-growth startup.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
• Make a real impact on the company's success in India.
• Significant career growth potential as you will lead the India business.

Knowledge of database languages such as SQL, NoSQL, AWS services, linux or Python

• Knowledge in PowerBI
• Good to have knowledge in Kibana (visualization) and Kibana Development tools
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Data visualization (simple aggregation-based charts to complex geo-based visualizations)
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Strong written/verbal communication skills

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in Data Analysis or relevant working experience

Responsibilities:

> Collaborate on high-quality web applications using PHP (Laravel) and frontend frameworks like ReactJS/VueJS.

> Assist in designing secure RESTful APIs and conduct API testing with tools like Postman.

> Contribute to test case creation and maintenance (PHPUnit/FeatureUnit).

Work within an Agile environment, participating in sprint activities.

#Requirements:

> 1 to 2 years of Full Stack development experience with a focus on PHP (Laravel).

> Strong understanding of RESTful API design and frontend technologies.

> Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

> Familiarity with version control (Git) and JIRA software.

> Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

> Experience with 3rd party integrations and payment gateways.

#Experience_ Required : 1 to 2 Years

#Location : Indore (WFO)