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Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

GrubwalaMumbai, Maharashtra, India
8 days ago
Job description

About Grubwala :

Grubwala Infinity Private Limited is an emerging food-tech platform that empowers homechefs by connecting them with a wider customer base through digital tools, marketing support, and efficient logistics. Our mission is to make home-cooked meals more accessible while helping passionate home-based food entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

Role Overview :

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will be responsible for onboarding homechefs , managing daily operational workflows, and ensuring consistent growth and performance across the assigned region. This role combines strategic planning, ground-level execution, and vendor relationship management.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Identify and onboard new homechefs as vendors to the Grubwala platform.
  • Pitch Grubwala’s value proposition to home-based food entrepreneurs and negotiate onboarding terms.
  • Handle day-to-day operational activities , including order tracking, issue resolution, menu updates, and coordinating with logistics.
  • Monitor and support vendors in improving food quality, packaging standards, and order fulfillment.
  • Act as the main point of contact for homechefs, ensuring smooth communication and timely assistance.
  • Drive order growth and customer retention in the assigned territory through vendor performance optimization.
  • Track and analyze key performance metrics (orders, cancellations, ratings, response time) and implement improvement strategies.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and logistics teams to design hyperlocal campaigns and ensure timely deliveries.
  • Conduct regular field visits and check-ins with vendors to build strong, trust-based relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hotel Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 3–6 years of experience in sales, business development, or operations, preferably in food-tech, homechef platforms, or FMCG
  • Strong people management and negotiation skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage both strategic and hands-on operational tasks
  • Proficient in using Excel, CRM tools, and basic analytics
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Prior experience working with small vendors or micro-entrepreneurs (homechefs, cloud kitchens) is a strong plus
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