Manager - Founder's Office

Vitalpro Consumer Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalpro Consumer Pvt Ltd in Mumbai is building next-generation consumer brands with Saffron & Mishri and Wholicious. We are seeking a high-potential, entrepreneurial individual to work directly with the Founder across strategy, business growth and execution.

You will drive strategic projects, lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to implementation, and help launch new channels, partnerships and performance dashboards in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, startups, consumer brands, investment banking or Founder/CEO Office roles.
• MBA from premier institute preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• High ownership with a bias for action.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Founder across strategy, business growth and execution.
• Lead strategic projects and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Support product launches and expansion into new channels.
• Prepare dashboards and investment materials.
• Coordinate with external partners and vendors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Startup mindset

Education

MBA from premier institute

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

We are building one of India's most exciting next-generation food companies, reimagining the way Indians experience indulgence.

Saffron & Mishri is redefining luxury Indian sweets—bringing together exceptional craftsmanship, elevated retail experiences and contemporary design to create a brand worthy of India's rich culinary heritage.

Wholicious is pioneering the better-for-you sweets category, proving that healthier choices don't have to compromise on taste or tradition. Our philosophy is simple: you shouldn't have to change your habits to eat better.

Founded by leaders with decades of experience building some of India's most successful consumer brands, we combine deep FMCG expertise with the agility of a startup. We are building brands that consumers love, powered by product innovation, strong execution and world-class storytelling.

Today, our products are available across modern retail, quick commerce and our own retail stores, with an ambitious vision to build India's most admired food brands.

About the Role

About the Company

We are building one of India's most exciting next-generation food companies, reimagining the way Indians experience indulgence.

Saffron & Mishri is redefining luxury Indian sweets—bringing together exceptional craftsmanship, elevated retail experiences and contemporary design to create a brand worthy of India's rich culinary heritage.

Wholicious is pioneering the better-for-you sweets category, proving that healthier choices don't have to compromise on taste or tradition. Our philosophy is simple: you shouldn't have to change your habits to eat better.

Founded by leaders with decades of experience building some of India's most successful consumer brands, we combine deep FMCG expertise with the agility of a startup. We are building brands that consumers love, powered by product innovation, strong execution and world-class storytelling.

Today, our products are available across modern retail, quick commerce and our own retail stores, with an ambitious vision to build India's most admired food brands.

About the Role

We are looking for a high-potential, entrepreneurial individual to work directly with the Founder across strategy, business growth and execution. This role is for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in ambiguity and wants to build a consumer brand from the ground up.

You will work across functions—from strategy and business planning to new launches, sales, marketing, operations and special projects—ensuring ideas move quickly from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Projects

• Drive high-impact strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking and business analysis.
• Build business cases and evaluate new growth opportunities.
• Prepare presentations, reports and investment materials.

CEO Office

• Track key business priorities and ensure timely execution.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across teams.
• Follow up with stakeholders and remove execution bottlenecks.
• Prepare dashboards and weekly/monthly business reviews.

Business Growth

• Work with sales, marketing and operations teams on key initiatives.
• Support product launches and expansion into new channels.
• Analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in partnerships and strategic collaborations.

Data & Analytics

• Monitor KPIs across sales, profitability and operations.
• Build reports and derive actionable insights.
• Support decision-making through structured analysis.

Special Projects

• Lead founder-led initiatives from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with external partners, agencies and vendors.
• Take ownership of high-priority assignments with minimal supervision.

What We're Looking For

• 2-5 years of experience in consulting, startups, consumer brands, investment banking or Founder/CEO Office roles.
• MBA from a premier institute preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• High ownership with a bias for action.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Preferred Traits

• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Structured thinker with exceptional execution ability.
• Curious and quick learner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with the founder and leadership team.
• Build one of India's most exciting consumer food brands from the ground up.
• Exposure across brand building, product innovation, sales, operations and fundraising.
• Steep learning curve with significant ownership from Day 1.
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as the company scales.