Business Strategy Associate
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Job Summary
Job Description – Business Strategy Associate
Company: Ethera Diamonds
Location: Mumbai
Reporting To: Directors / Founders
Role Overview
The Business Strategy Associate will work directly with the Directors of Ethera Diamonds and play a key role in strategic planning business analysis and execution of high-impact initiatives. This role is ideal for an IIT graduate who wants first-hand exposure to leadership decision-making and end-to-end business operations in a fast-growing premium jewellery brand. This is a leadership-track role going beyond traditional executive support with strong involvement in strategy formulation cross-functional coordination and performance tracking.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Support Directors in developing and executing short-term and long-term business strategies.
- Conduct market research competitive analysis and growth opportunity assessments.
- Prepare business plans strategy decks and analytical notes for leadership reviews.
- Track progress of strategic initiatives and flag risks gaps and improvement areas.
Director’s Office & Execution
- Act as a bridge between the Directors and internal teams to ensure timely execution of priorities.
- Convert leadership decisions into structured action plans with defined milestones.
- Follow up with functional heads on critical initiatives and deliverables.
- Support leadership meetings through agenda preparation data collation and action tracking.
Cross-Functional Projects
- Work closely with Retail Sales Marketing Supply Chain Finance and Operations teams.
- Drive special projects such as store launches process improvements cost optimization and system implementation.
- Assist in designing SOPs MIS frameworks and performance dashboards.
Analytics & MIS
- Analyze sales margins inventory and operational data to support decision-making.
- Prepare periodic MIS reports and present insights to the Directors.
- Support scenario analysis forecasting and performance benchmarking.
Confidential & Strategic Support
- Handle sensitive business information with discretion and professionalism.
- Represent the Director’s office in internal discussions when required.
Candidate Profile
Education
- Graduate/Postgraduate from IIT (Engineering / Technology / Management preferred).
Experience
- 1–5 years of experience in strategy consulting startups analytics or fast-growth environments.
- High-potential freshers with strong internships case competitions or leadership exposure will be considered.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Willingness to work in chaos
- Extremely biased towards action
- Previous Product experience is a plu
- If a jewellery lover - then even better
- Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and data analysis tools
- High ownership maturity and ability to work with senior leadership
- Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced execution
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
What This Role Offers
- Direct exposure to founders and strategic decision-making
- Opportunity to shape growth initiatives in a premium retail brand
- Fast learning curve and visibility across the organization
- Clear progression into strategy operations or leadership roles.
Required Skills:
Strategic Planning Business Analysis Market Research Competitive Analysis Cross-Functional Coordination Data Analysis Communication Skills Project Management
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Analysis Skills
- Dental Office Experience
- Sales Pipeline
- Project Management
- CRM Software
- negotiation
- Management Consulting
- Phone Etiquette
