Business Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Manager to join our team.

You’ll play the leading role in identifying, engaging and contracting with new commercial partners by developing relationships, building networks, and partnering with vendors to acquire maximum business connections. You’ll directly report to the Country Manager on a daily basis and the Co-founder on a weekly basis.

What is Sagoon?

Sagoon (Company) is incorporated in the United States, India, and Nepal – a social commerce platform, focused on gifts and coupons for socializing.

The platform has over 7 million users. Our users discover and share stories that interest them in texts, photos, and videos and earn FREE Smart Coins to shop in our partners’ stores.

 What do you have to perform?

• Identify Suitable business partners to achieve the company’s business objectives
• Prepare proposals, identify opportunities and approach business Partners to develop collaborative projects and tie-ups
• Negotiate the best deals that give mutually beneficial results to both parties
• Research and identify new business opportunities – including growth areas, trends, partnerships, products and services
• Manage high level internal and external relationships with vendors and business partners
• Prepare and discuss weekly reports on possible opportunities and progress made with Senior management
• Work cross functionally with the growth team and discuss promotional strategy and activities

Required Qualification & Experience

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Development preferred in e-commerce
• MBA/MBS graduate with specialization in Business/Marketing is preferred
• A high degree of accountability and sense of ownership toward the responsibilities assigned
• Knowledge of our products and services and be able to advise/pitch others about them
• Self motivated with proactive approach and result driven mindset
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship building
• Outgoing personality, Influencer and a team player

Perks of working with us

• Chance to work closely with the core team and founders
• Opportunity to build the market from scratch
• Opportunity to get the company’s Employees Stock option plan
• A motivating, innovating and productive environment to work
• We care about you. We offer:

1. Medical & Accidental Insurance
2. Paid leaves and Public holidays
3. Provident Fund
4. Gratuity Fund
5. Festival Bonus
6. Competitive salary and regular salary reviews
7. Tea & Coffee
8. Encourage cross team learning and training opportunity

• 5 work days and relax on weekends
• A vibrant and active culture including team lunches & Dinner, happy hours, movie nights, sporting events, and a book club

How to Apply

If the vacancy appeals to you and matches your interest, send an email to nirju.lawat@sagoon.com The email should include the following:

• Your CV/Resume
• The position you are applying for as the subject

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this lockdown. This role is expected to begin as a remote position until the lockdown situation is eased.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We thrive on inclusivity here at Sagoon. We believe in creating a workplace where our people feel included, respected, valued and facilitate an environment which fosters innovation and creativity.