Cluster Head - East

NowPurchase; Kolkata; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class compensation

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs)

Medical insurance covering family

Generous leave structure including maternity & paternity leaves

Snacks on the house

Job summary

NowPurchase in Kolkata is seeking a Cluster Head to drive growth and expansion within the metal manufacturing industry. The role entails P&L responsibility, strategy development, and management of key vendor and customer relationships. Candidates should have a BTech degree, ideally in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Material Science, and an MBA is preferable. Experience of at least 3 years in team management and P&L activities is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and employee stock options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in handling a team.
• Experience in P&L activities.
• Local language (Bengali) proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive expansion strategy.
• Manage key vendor/customer relationships.
• Lead internal functions including sales and marketing.
• Conduct market analysis for expansion decisions.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

BTech in any department (Mechanical / Metallurgy / Material Science Engineering preferable)

MBA

Job description

Company Vision

NowPurchase is transforming the 140B$ Metal Manufacturing industry. The metal industry forms the backbone of the economy and the fundamental block of the physical world - be it transportation, construction and every machinery. We are building a rich, digital marketplace where Metal Manufacturers can procure high quality raw materials in a trusted manner. At the same time, we are building the OS (Operating System) that will supercharge their productivity and processes to ultimately make procurement autonomous. You can learn more on www.nowpurchase.com.

Job location

Kolkata.

Role Description

As the Cluster Head, you will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of the cluster. This includes P&L responsibility, including developing & managing key vendor/customer relationships. We are looking to multiply our success in West Bengal. This role will require someone who is entrepreneurial & hungry to make this happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Sales: Develop and execute a comprehensive expansion strategy to achieve aggressive growth targets and market penetration.
• Relationship management with all existing & potential business partners through consistent communication & marketing.
• Building and leading internal functions including sales, marketing, customer relationship, operations and fulfillment through logistics, procurement and software platforms.
• Recruit, develop and lead a high‑performing team of sales, marketing and operations.
• Market research: Conduct market analysis to identify key markets, consumer trends, and competitive landscape to inform expansion decisions.
• Financial management: Develop and manage budgets for expansion and monitor financial performance against targets.
• Compliance and legal: Ensure all franchise agreements, contracts, and legal requirements are met, and that the company's interests are protected.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full‑time BTech in any department (Mechanical / Metallurgy / Material Science Engineering preferable).
• MBA is preferable, NOT mandatory.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills & a strategic thinker.
• At least 3 years of experience in handling a team.
• Experience in taking care of P&L activities.

Good to have

Local language (Bengali) proficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Best in class for this role.
• Employee Stock Options (ESOPs).
• Personal accidental claim of 5Lacs.
• Medical insurance: Group insurance of 3 lakhs for family, including parents, spouse, and two children.
• Generous leave structure, including maternity & paternity leaves.
• Snacks on the house.