Website:
lokalapps.com
Job details:
Company Description Lokal is India’s largest regional social media and services platform, designed for over 500 million internet users from tier 2 and smaller towns. The company focuses on solving everyday problems by providing instant, affordable access to trusted information, experts, and services in multiple local languages. Founded in 2018 by IIT alumni, Lokal now operates across 250+ districts in 8 Indian states, serving users in 7 languages. Evolving into a house of apps, Lokal is building an AI-driven discovery and access platform that connects users with the tools, knowledge, and expertise they have historically lacked. Team members join a fast-scaling organization with strong fundamentals, ownership from day one, and a mission to empower millions through AI and improved access to opportunities.
Role Description The Lead Business International (Strategy & Growth) role is a full-time, on-site position based in Bengaluru. This role is responsible for defining and driving international expansion strategy, including market research, opportunity assessment, and entry plans for new geographies. The Lead will oversee growth initiatives, develop scalable business models, and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects end-to-end. Daily responsibilities include analyzing data to identify growth levers, building business cases, managing key partnerships, and monitoring performance against targets. The role also involves close collaboration with product, operations, marketing, and customer experience teams to ensure alignment between international strategy and Lokal’s broader business goals.
Qualifications
● 3-5 years of experience in Founder’s Office, Strategic Initiatives, Growth, General Management, Business Operations, Product Strategy, or startup leadership roles.
● Proven experience building or launching something from zero to one.
● Strong problem-solving and structured thinking skills.
● Highly analytical with comfort working with data, metrics, and business models.
● Ability to thrive in ambiguity and take ownership without defined playbooks.
● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
● Demonstrated bias for action and execution.
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