Founder’s Office Associate (Strategy & Operations)

Company: unWOOD (Sustainable Innovative Materials Private Limited)

Reports To: Cofounder & CEO

Experience: 2-6 Years

About Us:

unWOOD is a pioneering start-up focused on creating innovative, sustainable materials from plastic waste. Our mission is to provide eco-friendly , durable and strong alternatives to wood, helping preserve forests and reduce plastic waste.

About the Role

We are looking for a high-potential, execution-focused generalist to work directly with the Cofounder & CEO.

This role is designed for someone who enjoys solving real business problems, and wants hands-on exposure across strategy, operations, sales, and fundraising.

You will act as a central node across teams, bringing structure, speed, and accountability to execution while supporting key growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Founder’s Office & Strategic Execution

● Work closely with the CEO on high-priority business initiatives

● Drive execution of cross-functional projects across sales and operations

● Track key tasks, ensure follow-ups, and bring closure to ongoing initiatives

MIS, Data & Reporting

● Build and manage structured MIS dashboards (sales, operations, performance metrics)

● Standardize reporting systems for monthly reviews and investor updates

● Ensure data is accurate, timely, and readily available for decision-making

Sales & Business Development Support

● Analyze sales funnels, track leads, and identify conversion insights

● Support in building target customer profiles and outreach strategies

● Assist in partnerships and new business opportunities

Operations Coordination

● Work closely with operations to track production, delivery timelines, and bottlenecks

● Ensure alignment between sales commitments and operational execution

● Support problem-solving for on-ground challenges

Market Research & Insights

● Conduct structured research on markets, competitors, pricing, and opportunities

● Translate insights into actionable inputs for business decisions

Process Improvement & AI Tools

● Identify repetitive/manual workflows across teams

● Research and implement AI tools and automation solutions to improve productivity

● Drive process improvements to reduce firefighting and improve efficiency

Preferred Experience

● 2-4 years of experience in consulting, startups, analytics, or business roles

● Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking ability

● Good understanding of financial concepts and business metrics

● Excellent communication and structured thinking skills

● High ownership mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

● Curiosity towards technology, materials, and physical products