Chief of Staff

Job Description

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• Drive enterprise-wide strategy with tangible, on-ground execution impact
• Work directly with top leadership and board on high‑impact decisions

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About Our Client

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Our client is one of India's most respected and scaled consumer organisations, backed by a strong promoter group and is known for execution excellence and commercial discipline. Operating at pan‑India and international scale, the business combines leadership intensity with entrepreneurial speed, offering a rare platform to work at the centre of enterprise strategy, leadership decision‑making, and long‑term value creation.

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Job Description

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The Chief of Staff will act as an operating partner to the MD office, driving execution of strategic priorities across businesses and functions.

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The role blends strategy formulation, PMO (Project Management Office) rigor, and hands-on execution, and is ideal for leaders who thrive at the intersection of analysis, influence, and delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategic Execution & PMO (Project Management Office)

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• Own the annual strategy, quarterly reviews, and leadership calendar
• Translate leadership priorities into clear roadmaps, owners, and milestones
• Track execution across initiatives and proactively course-correct
• Establish strong operating cadence (weekly / monthly / quarterly rhythms)

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Commercial Strategy & Portfolio Reviews

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• Support performance reviews across business verticals
• Partner with commercial teams on go-to-market and geographic expansion
• Convert data (market research, MIS, consumer insights) into strategic inputs

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Stakeholder & Leadership Enablement

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• Act as the interface between various Business Heads
• Prepare leadership for high-stakes reviews, negotiations, and partnerships
• Support board meetings, executive offsites, and leadership forums

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Cross-functional Leadership

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• Lead enterprise-wide projects spanning Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Legal
• Drive KPI alignment and a data-led decision-making culture
• Identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks

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Communication & Thought Leadership

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• Draft board notes, strategic memos, leadership communications
• Build internal playbooks, frameworks, and operating mechanisms

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The Successful Applicant

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Pivotal Experience

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• 15-18 years of experience in strategy, change management and business transformation
• Must have some operating experience in FMCG / Consumer Tech sectors combined with a strong stint in a leading Strategy organization
• Deep experience/understanding in Sales & Distribution in India, alongside strategy roles
• Prior exposure to CoS / Strategy / CEO office environments preferred
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L orientation
• Highly structured problem-solver with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• MBA from a premier institution (IIM / ISB / XLRI / SPJIMR or equivalent) - mandatory

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Skills & Competencies

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• Structured problem-solving and first-principles thinking
• Strong commercial acumen (P&L exposure)
• Ability to work across organizational levels
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Execution-focused mindset 

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What's on Offer

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• High-visibility role with direct exposure to enterprise leadership
• Opportunity to influence strategy and execution at scale
• Broad exposure across businesses and functions
• Fast-Track Growth - Well-suited for future CXO / Business Head progression

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Contact: 

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Quote job ref: JN-042026-6999746