vishwa udyam sahayta foundation
Website:
sahayta.business.site
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vishwa-udyam-sahayta-foundation
Seniority: Executive
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
Job details:
Company Description
Vishwa Udyam Sahayata Foundation (VUSF) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs, SC/ST entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters, importers, and business professionals through business development initiatives, government programmes, entrepreneurship support, and international trade opportunities.
The Foundation works closely with industry experts, government departments, financial institutions, and business leaders to promote entrepreneurship, facilitate business networking, support MSME growth, encourage innovation, and create opportunities through seminars, business summits, exhibitions, startup incubation, import-export initiatives, and capacity-building programmes.
Role Description
Vishwa Udyam Sahayata Foundation is looking for an experienced, execution-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the organization's day-to-day operations and ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
The COO will work closely with the Managing Director to convert organizational vision into measurable results by building systems, leading teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving organizational growth.
The role involves overseeing multiple functions, including operations, administration, HR, sales, marketing, business development, entrepreneurship programmes, MSME initiatives, government business projects, import-export activities, startup incubation, and business events.
This is a leadership position requiring strong execution capabilities, strategic thinking, and complete ownership of operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Foundation's overall day-to-day operations.
- Execute strategic plans developed by the Managing Director.
- Build operational systems, SOPs, KPIs, and reporting structures.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and manage employees across departments.
- Monitor departmental performance and ensure monthly targets are achieved.
- Oversee business development, marketing, client servicing, and operational activities.
- Supervise MSME Development Programmes, Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, Women Entrepreneurship initiatives, SC-ST entrepreneurship initiatives, and Startup Incubation Programmes.
- Lead Import-Export initiatives, international business delegations, and business facilitation activities.
- Oversee GeM consultancy and other government business support services.
- Manage business summits, conferences, networking events, exhibitions, and workshops.
- Conduct weekly and monthly performance review meetings.
- Monitor project execution, budgets, timelines, and operational efficiency.
- Identify operational challenges and implement scalable solutions.
- Prepare monthly performance reports for the Managing Director.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- MBA or Master's degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of business operations, organizational management, financial planning, and leadership.
- Knowledge of project management, SOP development, KPI implementation, CRM/ERP systems, and operational reporting will be an advantage.
Experience
Preferred Experience: 7–12+ years in one or more of the following:
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- General Management
- Business Development
- MSME Consulting
- Government Projects
- Import & Export
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Startup Ecosystem
- Programme Management
- Corporate Leadership
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing business operations.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent execution and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in building systems and improving operational efficiency.
- Strong understanding of HR, administration, marketing, sales, and finance.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and departments simultaneously.
- Experience with MSMEs, Government Business, GeM, Startups, Import-Export, or Entrepreneurship Programmes will be an added advantage.
Salary
Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on experience, leadership capability, and qualifications.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a rapidly growing organization.
- Directly work with the Managing Director on strategic initiatives.
- Exposure to government programmes, MSME development, startup ecosystems, and international business initiatives.
- Leadership role with significant decision-making responsibility.
- Professional growth and long-term career development.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
What We're Looking For
We are not looking for someone who only manages operations.
We are looking for a leader who can build systems, develop high-performing teams, execute strategic initiatives, solve operational challenges, drive organizational growth, and take complete ownership of results.
If you are passionate about building organizations, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating measurable impact through effective execution, we would love to hear from you.
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