Founder's Office Associate

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 200000 - Rs 800000 (ie INR 2 - 8 LPA)

Min Experience: 1+ years
Location: Delhi, India, Haryana, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly capable, polished, and proactive professional to join the Founder's Office and work directly with the Founder. This is a high-ownership role that extends beyond traditional executive assistance, combining strategic support, business operations, stakeholder coordination, and execution.

You will work closely with the Founder on day-to-day business priorities, cross-functional coordination, decision-making support, communication, and management initiatives. The role requires someone who can anticipate needs, take ownership of critical tasks, solve problems independently, and act as an extension of the Founder when required.

This position offers first-hand exposure to running an import and distribution business, including international supplier and brand partnerships, logistics, documentation, inventory planning, and relationships with quick-commerce platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, and retail accounts.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Founder's Office Support: Work directly with the Founder to manage priorities, coordinate daily operations, track commitments, and ensure timely execution of key initiatives.
• Strategy and Execution: Support strategic projects, business planning, operational reviews, and growth initiatives by translating business objectives into actionable tasks and measurable outcomes.
• Business Operations: Coordinate across functions to ensure smooth execution of business activities, identify operational bottlenecks, and drive process improvements.
• Project Management: Track critical projects, deadlines, deliverables, and follow-ups to ensure accountability and timely completion.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams, international suppliers, brand partners, logistics providers, and external business stakeholders.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Support activities related to imports, shipping, logistics, inventory planning, documentation, and coordination with relevant service providers.
• Channel and Account Support: Assist in managing business relationships and operational requirements for quick-commerce platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, and retail partners.
• Communication Management: Prepare presentations, reports, meeting notes, business updates, and other communications on behalf of the Founder.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct market research, gather business insights, analyse operational data, and prepare summaries to support informed decision-making.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and drive issues to resolution with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality and Trust: Handle sensitive business information, leadership priorities, and stakeholder communications with discretion and professionalism.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polished and professional approach to stakeholder interactions.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, work independently, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong coordination and project management skills, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Comfort working closely with senior leadership and handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in productivity tools, spreadsheets, presentations, and business reporting.
• Ability to adapt quickly, navigate ambiguity, and respond effectively to changing business priorities.

Must-Have Skills

• Strategy: Ability to support business planning, strategic initiatives, research, and decision-making.
• Operations: Strong execution capabilities across business coordination, process management, and operational problem-solving.
• Project Management: Ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and ensure timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Confidence in working with internal teams, suppliers, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong professional communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Good-to-Have Experience

• Experience in a Founder's Office, CEO's Office, business operations, strategy and operations, or executive support role.
• Exposure to import-export, distribution, trading, consumer goods, or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with international vendor coordination, logistics documentation, inventory planning, and procurement.
• Experience working with quick-commerce platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, or retail businesses.
• Experience in a startup or fast-growing business environment.