Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven

State Manager

to lead our business expansion and operations across the region. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in

business development, sales, and operational leadership

, with the ability to drive growth and manage cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Market Expansion & Partner Onboarding:

Drive expansion efforts by identifying and onboarding new salon partners across the state/region.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of

City Managers, Sales Executives

, and field staff across multiple cities.

Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with salon owners and managers to ensure ongoing engagement and satisfaction.

Growth Strategy Execution:

Develop and execute localized strategies to boost

customer acquisition

,

partner retention

, and

platform usage

.

Performance Monitoring:

Track and achieve state-level KPIs including

sales targets, partner growth, customer activity

, and

revenue generation

.

Cross-functional Coordination:

Work closely with internal teams --

Marketing, Tech, Customer Support, and Finance

-- to ensure smooth operations and service delivery.

Conflict Resolution & Escalation Handling:

Proactively resolve issues and escalations between salons, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Reporting & Analytics:

Prepare and present regular performance reports, forecasts, and strategic insights to the leadership team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum

5+ years

of experience in

Business Development

,

Sales

,

Operations

, or

Partnership Management

. Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of

managing teams and multi-city operations

. Excellent

relationship-building

,

communication

, and

negotiation

skills. Data-driven mindset with experience in handling

KPIs

,

sales reports

, and

target planning

. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, and field-oriented environment. Experience in

consumer tech

,

beauty/wellness

,

logistics

, or

on-demand services

is preferred.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead state-level operations in a

high-growth startup

. Fast-track career growth with performance-based incentives. Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?250,000.00 - ?600,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Business Development / Sales / Operations / Partnerships: 5 years (Required)
Location:

Pune, Maharashtra (Required)
Work Location: In person