NextWave STEM
Website:
nextwavestem.com
Job details:
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) – Founder’s Office | Food Brand Launch
Role Overview
Position: Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
Location: India (Remote)
Experience: 3–8 years preferred
Employment Type: Full-time-Contractual
Compensation: Negotiable
Mother Company Website: https://nextwavestem.com/
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/idYdAQzs3g5Ja5zS6
Recruiter Name: Sadia Khan
Email: sadia@nextwavestem.org (You may drop your CV/Portfolio here)
WhatsApp: +91-6386390621
About the Company
We are building a new-age consumer food brand in India, backed by the team behind NextWave STEM. Currently in the early launch stage, we are looking for a highly entrepreneurial operator to work directly with the founders and play a key role in building and scaling the business from 0→1.
This is not a conventional role. It is designed for someone who thrives in fast-moving startup environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is excited about building a brand from the ground up.
The role involves high ownership across business research, partnerships, operations, logistics, execution, and growth initiatives. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, execute independently, and adapt quickly as the business evolves.
This is an opportunity to gain direct exposure to founder-level decision-making while helping shape the future of a high-growth consumer brand from its earliest stages.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on the gaps in the Indian food, beverage, and FMCG market, including competitors, customer trends, pricing, and market opportunities. Support go-to-market planning, launch execution, and strategic decision-making.
- Identify and manage manufacturers, suppliers, packaging vendors, distributors, and logistics partners. Coordinate onboarding, negotiations, and operational workflows while helping build scalable systems and processes.
- Support early-stage sales, retail onboarding, and channel expansion. Build relationships with distributors, retailers, marketplaces, and strategic partners while gathering market feedback to improve business strategy.
- Work directly with founders on strategic and operational initiatives. Independently manage cross-functional projects, solve execution challenges, and take ownership across multiple functions as the business grows.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward execution and ownership. Comfortable working in ambiguous and fast-changing environments while independently managing priorities and driving outcomes.
- Candidates with experience in startups, consumer brands, food/FMCG, operations, consulting, partnerships, or business development may be a strong fit. Strong research, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Prior experience launching or scaling a business, brand, or operational function is a strong plus. Understanding of the Indian food ecosystem, manufacturing, logistics, or retail landscape is preferred.
Preferred Backgrounds
Startup operations, Founder’s Office, food & beverage/FMCG, supply chain & logistics, business development & partnerships, consumer startups, e-commerce, consulting, growth, or strategy roles.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build a consumer brand from 0→1
- Direct exposure to founders and strategic decision-making
- High ownership and autonomy
- Fast-paced startup environment with strong learning and growth opportunities
How to Apply
Please share:
- Resume/CV
- Brief summary of relevant experience
- Examples of projects, partnerships, or launches you have worked on
- Current location and availability
- Expected compensation
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/idYdAQzs3g5Ja5zS6
Recruiter Name: Sadia Khan
Email: sadia@nextwavestem.org
WhatsApp: +91-6386390621
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