Strategy Manager

About Lokal

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet

Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to :

Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities.

Gyan TV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more).

Social and Marketplace products

Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations

Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support.

Astro Lokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat.

And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

About the Role : Strategy Manager (Social and Marketplace products )

We are looking for a Strategy Manager who can own revenue growth and P&L-critical initiatives across multiple businesses. This role blends high-level strategic thinking (60%) with hands-on execution (40%) in areas like pricing, payments, and operational optimization. The person will also lead cross-functional teams (supply operations, customer support, and project pods) to drive impact end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Ownership (60%)

• Identify growth levers and drive strategic initiatives across multiple business lines.
• Build and steer quarterly and monthly  business strategies aligned to revenue and margin goals.
• Analyse funnel, pricing, user cohorts, and operational bottlenecks to find high-impact opportunities.
• Set clear OKRs, track P&L KPIs, and ensure cross-team alignment.
• Partner closely with product, marketing, and business to shape medium- to long-term business direction.

Execution & Operational Leadership (40%)

Requirements

Good to Have

Why This Role Is Exciting

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