Who are we?

- Zwende is the world's first creator-to-consumer platform which offers unique creative products, learning and entertainment from independent artists/makers, boutique designers and rural artisans. Zwende is built to offer the unlimited creativity of the creators and match it to the need, of today's consumers, for individuality and self-expression.

- Zwende's technology and business model is reimagining the future of commerce, for the - Creator / Maker Economy.

- Zwende views Designers and Artists not just as product makers but also knowledge creators. We empower small makers to compete with large brands:

- Monetize their passion and talent in multiple ways: products, learning and entertainment

- Leverage the interlinkages between these 3 offerings (Show, teach and sell)

- Show-off the largest storefront with ZERO ready-inventory holding

- Offer customization and personalization, at scale, with real-time 3D visualization

Leadership at Zwende :

- Innu Nevatia (14 yrs exp, ISB Co2010, Wharton Exchange, Early member and global revenue leader at InMobi)

- Sujay Suresh (15 yrs exp, ISB Co2013, IESE Exchange, Global Program Manager at Syntel, Serial Entrepreneur with one of the ventures backed by ISB)

- Rohan Raj Desu (12 yrs exp, IIT-B, ISB Co2013, IE Business School Exchange, KPMG, WNS Global

Why join Zwende?

If you want to be part of a stellar team of ISB and IIT grads, and if you have the attitude to learn, grow and achieve in a fast-paced growth environment, then Zwende is the place for you. We are always looking for passionate people, with a drive to achieve what others have not thought possible. Dream of nothing less, when you apply.

We offer :

- Exponential career growth based on performance

- A flat org and informal structure where performance and superiority of thought drives all decisions

About the Position :

We are looking for a dynamic outgoing personality with creative thinking abilities, a drive to close deals and appreciation for art, craft and design.This is a great opportunity if you are enthusiastic about interacting with creative entrepreneurs and have a flair for sales. This role requires the candidate to work closely with the leadership team.

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Think and plan a supply outreach program aligned with overall business strategy

- Reach out to potential designer and artist leads to onboard them onto Zwende - establish rapport, showcase Zwende, the opportunity and to close deals

- Think like a designer and artist and understand her needs to better position Zwende's USP to them

- Stay on top of changing trends in the market through in-depth data analysis and research to predict and identify new partnership opportunities

- Work with the supply and merchandising team to drive supply onboarding strategy and NAL creation

- Identify potential channels to find new supply partnerships

- Demonstrate outstanding communication and negotiation skills, maintain a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting the brand's commitment to our suppliers.

- Follow up & engage with inbound leads via WhatsApp/Phone/email/other channels & share the information about the brand, the services offered and the opportunities to unleash their creative potential

- Ensure accurate information flow and transition to the supply onboarding team

Requirements :

Experience : 1-3 Years

- Business development and sales experience is a plus

- Experience with artisanal handcrafted products, ecommerce and/or learning/workshops is a plus

- Ability to understand and appreciate art, craft, design and to be able to think like a designer and artist

- Strong Grasp on English Language (Spoken/Written)

- Candidate should be able to think on their feet

- Should be comfortable multitasking.

- Should be a hustler who can manage and get things done when needed. Should be willing to roll up their sleeves and get the work done themselves on an ongoing basis

- Understands and is able to learn basic web applications and tools

- Attention to detail and ability to work with checklists and task management tools

- Excellent organizational and people skills

Press Coverage :

- Zwende is the only Indian start-up to be featured by Amazon's Global CTO, Werner Vogels, on his show Now Go Build (NGB). NGB tells stories of global entrepreneurs using cloud-based technologies to solve hard, real-world problems. Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n7bm0mteG0

- https://yourstory.com/2019/12/curated-online-marketplace-zwende-flipkart-niche-ecommerce/amp

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