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Head Business Operations & Strategy - Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Permanent INR4,000,000 - INR5,000,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads business operations and strategy for a fast-growing building materials venture, driving market expansion across architects, builders, and institutional projects. The position requires strong industry networks, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to build and scale a high-growth business platform.
  • 13-15 yrs' exp. in tiles/building materials with strong project exposure
  • Proven leader driving market expansion & building business from scratch

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing premium building materials venture focused on delivering high-quality tile solutions to India's infrastructure and construction ecosystem. Backed by strong promoters and strategic investors, the company is aligned with India's long-term infrastructure growth vision and is building a leadership team to scale its national footprint across residential, institutional, and government projects.

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Partner, you will:

  • Lead business operations and strategy to drive early-stage commercial expansion.
  • Build deep engagement with architects, builders, contractors, and institutional buyers.
  • Develop access to government and infrastructure projects across multiple states.
  • Drive market penetration across key regions including Gujarat, Maharashtra, NCR, and beyond.
  • Identify and activate large project pipelines across residential and infrastructure segments.
  • Establish strong product positioning with consultants and decision-makers.
  • Build and scale a high-performing commercial and market development team.
  • Define go-to-market strategies and operational frameworks for growth.
  • Identify partnerships, JV opportunities, and new markets to accelerate scale.
  • Create structured systems for market intelligence, pipeline tracking, and execution.

The Successful Applicant

  • Brings 13-15 years of experience in tiles or building materials industry.
  • Strong network across architects, builders, contractors, and consultants.
  • Proven exposure to government, institutional, and infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of product application in large construction projects.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build markets from scratch.
  • Comfortable with extensive travel and multi-state coverage.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role in a high-growth building materials venture.
  • Direct engagement with promoters and strategic leadership.
  • High-impact role shaping market expansion and brand positioning.
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6990092

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Technical / Industrial
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ahmedabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6990092

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