Job Description

In your role as Inclusive Business Consultant, you will provide business advisory to companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) to multinationals, and social enterprises so they can enhance their commercial viability and social impact. These can be early-stage or growth-stage companies, who are developing products and services targeted at low-income populations in Asia.
Examples of companies you may advise:

• Dairy technology company looking to streamline their retail model so they can reach more smallholder farmers
• Health tech platform making quality pharma and healthcare services accessible in rural areas
• Telecommunication company looking to expand reach in rural areas through women micro-retailers

You will also share learnings from this work with our internal team, and support the development of new projects and partnerships.
Are you an experienced entrepreneur or business professional who is passionate about supporting companies to develop socially-impactful, viable business models?
Position details:

• Contract duration: Initial 40 hours per week for 12 months
• Rate: Based on experience
• You must have a valid work permit in India.
• Job Location: Bangalore, India

Qualifications:
We are looking for someone who meets most of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor or (preferably) Masters degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Sustainable Innovation, Product Design or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience focused on business modeling, (digital) innovation, marketing and distribution in emerging markets
• 3+ years experience as founder or senior team member of a startup or scale-up, experience as a management consultant, pre-investment consultant or experience in delivery of acceleration or innovation programs
• Experience in supporting SMEs in investment readiness
• Knowledge and first-hand experience with the challenges and opportunities of inclusive business at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP), preferably in healthcare, food & agriculture and renewable energy
• Experience in advising and/or implementing gender inclusive strategies, is a plus
• Empathy with the BoP as value seeking consumers and motivated entrepreneurs (not as beneficiaries) and a strong curiosity to better understand low-income markets
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders; government, development players, businesses, micro-entrepreneurs
• Affinity with Bopinc's mission
• Fluent in English

Core Capabilities:
You:

• are able to develop and implement business strategies, you think long term and externally in order to contribute to the organization of the client
• are a proactive self-starter with a high level of independence. You take responsibility for your own time and effectiveness
• are alert to opportunities to contribute and take the initiative to act on them
• are savvy in using data and financial numbers; able to express complex data, ideas and facts in a clear, concise and open manner, both in oral and in written form
• actively listen and proactively share knowledge
• are aware of the impact of decisions and activities on all parts of the organization

Deadline To Apply: 18 April 2025
Preferred start date for this position is 1 June 2025.