Job Description

About FoodNEST(S):

FoodNEST(S) is an innovative and fast-growing startup revolutionizing the AI landscape across businesses. As a dynamic and ambitious company, we are looking for a highly capable and proactive individual to join us in the Founder's Office.

Role: Founder's Office Associate - Strategic Operations & Business Growth

The Founder's Office Associate will be the right hand to the founder, handling day-to-day operations, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless coordination across various departments. As part of the Founder's Office, you will be at the centre of the company's operations and most important priorities. You will work directly with the Founders to help manage day-to-day operations and strategic projects across Product, Marketing, Sales, Strategy and Business Operations.We are looking for a highly strategic and execution-driven professional to join the Founder's Office and drive high-priority business initiatives. This role requires a mix of structured problem-solving, project ownership, and operational excellence. You will work across marketing, finance, business development, operations, and internal growth to ensure smooth execution, optimize workflows, and enable high-impact decision-making and tangible outcomes.

What you'll do

Act as the central point of contact between the Founder and various internal & external stakeholders. Take ownership of

key business initiatives

across multiple functions, including sales, marketing, finance, client operations, and internal growth. Break down

complex challenges

into clear execution roadmaps, ensuring seamless cross-team alignment. Proactively assess

risks and roadblocks

, implementing

preventive solutions

before they escalate. Create and manage

performance dashboards

to track project progress,

optimize workflows

, and improve

operational efficiency

. Manage daily operations and

ensure smooth execution

of strategic priorities. Work closely with teams to maintain high execution quality, delegating effectively while ensuring accountability. Manage and engage cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Lead

cross-functional collaboration

, ensuring projects are delivered

without micromanagement

. Monitor

KPIs, work quality, and feedback loops

to continuously refine internal processes. Support

team dynamics and culture

, ensuring smooth people operations and workflow stability. Identify inefficiencies in

CRM, project management tools, and performance tracking systems

. Implement

automation and digital solutions

to streamline repetitive tasks and improve execution speed. Ensure

smooth invoicing, financial workflows, and budget adherence

where required. Serve as the

stabilizing force

when unexpected challenges arise, maintaining operational clarity. Compartmentalize and

prioritize effectively

, focusing on high-value tasks. Make

strategic decisions on resource allocation

, ensuring time and company resources are

optimized

. Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills

, with the ability to build relationships with leaders, and a complex set of stakeholders, customers in order to drive organizational change Assist in decision-making processes by providing insights, research, and analysis. Negotiate and communicate effectively with customers, partners, and other external stakeholders. Handle critical escalations and conflict resolution both internally and externally. Maintain a strong executive presence with impression-creating physical attributes. Work closely with the Founder on strategic initiatives and business expansion. Ensure flexibility in work hours as per work demands. Should be willing to take up external meetings with customers, stakeholders across the country and city.

Who We're Looking For:

Structured Deep Thinker:

You break down

complex problems

into actionable steps.

Highly Proactive & Solutions-Driven:

You

anticipate challenges

and

solve problems

before they escalate.

Strong Delegation & Leadership:

You

drive execution

by ensuring the right people get things done. Strong communication and negotiation skills esp. with customers, leadership, stakeholders etc.

Help drive key priorities of the Founders'

by program managing & coordinating with leaders across the organisation; acting as gatekeepers and ensuring the Founders' involvement in a project or decision-making process at the right moment

High Emotional Intelligence (EQ):

You navigate

teams, stakeholders, and high-pressure situations

with clarity. High problem-solving aptitude with a proactive mindset. Exceptional interpersonal skills with a dynamic and engaging personality.

Tech-Savvy & Automation-Oriented:

You are comfortable with

CRM, project management tools, cloud products such as google suite and financial dashboards

. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

Thrives Under Pressure:

You stay

calm, focused, and effective in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

. Comfort with

data analytics, automation, and digital tools

.

Should exhibit

exception skill of managing

teams, driving execution, and overseeing high-impact projects

.

Acting as a versatile problem solver and team player

who can get involved across different projects to drive key business outcomes on the Founders' behalf Acting as the sounding board for ideas and initiatives; helping the Founders identify the areas where to direct his focus

Managing time

: working with the founder, managing the long-term travel calendar, meeting calendar, daily activity calendar valuating opportunities and determining fit with priorities Helping the Founders draft internal and external communications (board meetings, company announcements & notifications, newsletters, reports, pitch decks, speeches and presentations) Ability to

communicate and delegate effectively

across all levels Excellent proficiency in English and Hindi. Willingness to travel as required.

Experience:

1-3 years in

business operations, consulting, finance, or strategic execution

roles.

Why Join Us?

Work closely with the Founder and leadership team. High-growth opportunities in a fast-paced start-up environment. Exposure to multiple business functions and industry networks. A well sought career trajectory right directly to the leadership levels. A challenging yet rewarding role that shapes the future of you with FoodNEST(S)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Internship

Pay: ?12,000.00 - ?15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Food provided
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:

Commission pay Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Did you finish your Grad/Post Grad and ready to engage full time? Ability to engage customers through presentation and communication skills?
Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person