Chief of Staff

About Us :

Indra Shakti Ventures, under Indra Holdings, is a fast-growing FMCG group focused on building premium, differentiated products in staples and beverages . Our portfolio includes SWAH , a specialty regional rice brand, and Hado , a ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand. We are on an ambitious growth path across India and global markets.

We are seeking a Chief of Staff to partner closely with the Founder's Office. This role will be pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, market expansions, organizational efficiency, and high-stakes projects across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning & Founder Support

Act as a strategic thought partner to the Founder, providing leverage on key business priorities

Translate Founder's vision into actionable roadmaps, OKR's, and execution frameworks

Lead preparation of board-level presentations, investor decks, and leadership reviews

Market Research & Growth Strategy

Drive in-depth market research, category analysis, and market sizing for staples and RTD beverages

Conduct competitive benchmarking, trend tracking, and white space analysis for expansion

Identify new category opportunities, partnerships, and international growth avenues

Business & Financial Modeling

Build detailed financial models for new product launches, channel expansion, and investments

Conduct scenario planning, ROI assessment, and sensitivity analysis for business decisions

Support due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships

Go-to-Market (GTM) & FMCG Expansion

Design GTM playbooks for new product launches and brand extensions

Develop pricing, trade margin, and promotion frameworks aligned to FMCG channels (GT, MT, E-com, Q-com)

Shape packaging and portfolio strategies based on consumer insights and market dynamics

Program & Project Management

Own and manage critical cross-functional projects , ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery

Develop and track KPI's, dashboards, and scorecards for business units and projects

Establish project governance frameworks for efficiency and accountability

Performance Monitoring & Operational Excellence

Drive business performance reviews , identify gaps, and recommend interventions.

Track trade marketing ROI, salesforce productivity, and operational cost levers .

Lead initiatives for process improvements and organizational effectiveness .

Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure alignment with strategy.

Serve as the bridge between the Founder and leadership team , ensuring clarity of priorities.

Represent the Founder's Office in key external stakeholder discussions when required.

Requirements

Qualifications :

MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Finance, Strategy, or Economics.

4–5 years of experience in FMCG (mandatory), corporate finance and management consulting will be a plus.

Strong expertise in market research, market sizing, and financial modelling.

Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional projects and managing CXO-level priorities.

Deep understanding of FMCG market dynamics, distribution models, and brand building.

Exceptional skills in analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and communication.

Benefits

Why Join Us :

Opportunity to shape and scale high-potential FMCG brands from ground up.

Exposure across premium staples and beverages , with domestic and international market play.

Work directly with the Founder's Office , in a high-impact, entrepreneurial environment.

Be at the intersection of strategy, execution, and leadership in a rapidly growing FMCG business.

Skills Required

Project Management, Market Research, Competitive Benchmarking, scenario planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Process Improvements