ABOUT THE COMPANY
Sweet Karam Coffee was born in 2015 which is India's first online traditional food store. It is an Indian clean label food brand offering authentic South Indian delicacies with clean ingredients not using palm oil, preservatives or any artificial ingredients.
The mission of the brand is to take the taste and tales of South India across the globe. Drawing inspiration from generations past, Sweet Karam Coffee aspires to craft authentic products that glorify & revolutionize our traditional Indian delicacies for today's consumer needs.
Down the line it became a bootstrapped Million dollar brand in 2022 and now the brand has received its funding from big investors for the roadmap to become a 500cr brand in next 5 years. The brand has more than 1,00,000+ customers and serves across 32 major countries.
The journey of Sweet Karam Coffee to one of the fastest growing D2C Food Brands is a testimony to zeal towards offering products with a purpose and taking the South Indian cultural and culinary experience to the globe and has empowered an ecosystem of women and farmers who are involved in the manufacturing of these products.
So now we call it The Good Food Revolution.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Chief of Staff is a strategic and operational leader who works closely with the CEO or founders to drive key initiatives, streamline operations, and ensure effective communication across the organization. This role is critical in scaling the startup and aligning various functions towards common goals.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CEO/founders to develop and execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and objectives.
- Operational Efficiency: Identify areas for operational improvement and lead cross-functional efforts to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and optimize resource allocation.
- Project Management: Oversee critical projects from inception to completion, coordinating with stakeholders, setting timelines, and ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Communication and Coordination: Serve as a central point of contact between the CEO/founders and other team members, departments, and external partners, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze relevant data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making, and prepare regular reports for leadership review.
- Team Development: Support the professional development of team members, provide mentorship and guidance, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Strategic Partnerships: Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships, alliances, and investment opportunities that align with the company's growth strategy.
- Risk Management: Assess potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests and reputation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience: Previous experience in a leadership or management role within a startup environment is highly desirable. Experience in consulting, strategy, or operations roles is also valuable.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans, with a strong understanding of business fundamentals and market dynamics.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making, with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets and communicate findings effectively.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships internally and externally.
- Leadership: Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to navigate ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities, with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn continuously.
- Integrity: High ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to upholding the company's values and reputation.
- Tech-savvy: Familiarity with technology tools and platforms commonly used in startup environments, such as project management software, analytics tools, and communication platforms.
- Networking: A strong network within the startup ecosystem, including investors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential partners, is advantageous.
