Founder's Office - Pune
Full Time | On-Site | Pune
About Us: Your Growth, Our Priority
At Ugaoo, we're more than just a gardening brand—we're a movement. Rooted in the rich legacy of Namdeo Umaji Agritech, a pioneer with over 135 years of expertise in agriculture and horticulture, Ugaoo is charting a fresh course for the future of gardening. The global gardening market is projected to grow to $120 billion by 2027, and we’re at the forefront of this transformation.
What does that mean for you?
you? It means you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast- growing company that blends time-tested wisdom with modern innovation. As a young company, Ugaoo is the perfect place for those eager to make an impact, push boundaries, and grow—both personally and professionally.
What’s In It for You?
- Continuous Learning:At Ugaoo, we’re committed to your personal and professional development. Whether you’re honing your skills or exploring new ones, we provide the tools and environment you need to grow.
- Ownership of Your Journey: You’ll have the freedom to take charge of your projects and see them through from start to finish. We value initiative and empower our team members to lead with confidence.
- Collaborative Culture: You’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals who support each other every step of the way. We believe in the power of collaboration, where every voice is heard, and every idea counts.
- Room to Shine: In our performance-driven environment, your contributions won’t go unnoticed. We celebrate success and ensure that your achievements are recognized and rewarded.
About the opportunity:
You will work closely with Siddhant – our founder, who is on a mission to inspire a world where every plant journey is a personal revolution of inner change and growth.
We’re looking for a driven individual to join our Founder’s Office team, working directly with him to support high-impact initiatives, streamline operations, and accelerate our company’s growth. In this role, you’ll handle strategic and operational projects that influence multiple areas of the business, including product, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a fast-growing D2C brand in the gardening category, with meaningful exposure across departments and contribute directly to its growth trajectory.
Responsibilities:
- Closely work with Founder in driving key strategic initiatives, leading special projects focused on business growth and operational efficiency, and ensuring timely, quality deliverables through diligent progress tracking and reporting
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data to guide strategic decisions, delivering actionable insights that optimize operations, improve customer experience, and drive revenue growth.
- Improvement: Identify and resolve process inefficiencies by implementing improvements that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and elevate quality across departments
- Collaborate with the Founder to launch new products, enhance existing ones, and explore market opportunities, while analyzing post-launch performance. Work with cross-functional teams to create a product roadmap, develop launch strategies, and drive marketing campaigns across influencers, marketplaces, and social media. Partner on pricing and positioning, and lead the design of sustainable packaging that aligns with brand identity.
- Act as a key liaison between the Founder and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment. Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to support project execution and goal alignment.
Strategic Initiatives & Project Management:
Data Analysis & Insights:
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement:
Product Development & Innovation:
Stakeholder Management:
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, venture capital or working in a high-growth startup environment
- Exceptional analytical abilities with a proven capability to derive insights from data and convert them into actionable business strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A proactive self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a deep passion for startups, entrepreneurship, innovative problem-solving, and an interest in gardening or sustainable living.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools. Familiarity with SQL or other advanced data analysis tools is an added advantage.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and excited about taking ownership of your work, Ugaoo is the place for you.
Join us, and let’s grow together—starting with you; because we believe Plants Grow People