Position title: Founder’s Office Associate
Reports to: Founder
Education: Master’s in Business Administration/Graduate
Experience Minimum of 7 years of experience as an EA
Job Location/Hours: This position is based in Jaipur.
Position title: Founder’s Office Associate
About the Company:
Founded in 2011 by Paritosh Mehta, Trunks Company Jaipur is India’s first atelier of its kind in over 78 years of independence—reimagining functional art through the lens of handcrafted Trunks into distinct concepts. Each creation is a unique fusion of form and purpose.
Rooted in the heritage of Jaipur, the atelier draws from tradition and culture while constantly shaping the future of India’s art & design landscape. Whether imagined as Bars, Dressers or Trunks for Travel, Games, and Timepieces, every creation from Trunks Company is an expression of detail—demanding over 2,800-4,000 hours of dedicated artistry. With less than 100 crafted annually, these are more than objects of desire, made to inspire and be treasured for generations.
Website:http://trunkscompany.com
LinkedIn:Trunks Company: My Company | LinkedIn
Instagram:https://instagram.com/trunkscompany?igsh=MTNlN3hvY2cwbXlhZw==
Job Requirements:
About the position- This is not a conventional Executive Assistant position.
The Business Associate to Founder will function as a strategic extension of the Founder, driving business priorities, solving cross-functional challenges, and enabling faster, better-informed decisions across the organization.
The role requires someone who naturally thinks like a business owner—someone who can independently understand complex situations, analyse business data, engage with stakeholders across departments, and present structured recommendations rather than simply executing instructions. Working directly with the Founder, this individual will help build operating discipline, improve execution, and ensure that strategic initiatives move seamlessly from discussion to implementation.
Job Skills -
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
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Outstanding time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
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Strong administrative & organizational skills with multi-task ability
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Strong conceptual thinker with strong analytical skills.
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Process-oriented: Demonstrable commitment to following processes, documentation etc.
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High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Personal Attributes:
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Excellent written & verbal communication, good personality, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple clients or agencies simultaneously.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Mindset & approach to be solution-driven.
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Adaptability, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for the brand.
Major responsibilities:
Founder Office & Strategic Execution
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Partner closely with the Founder on strategic and operational priorities.
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Convert business discussions into actionable execution plans with clear ownership and timelines.
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Independently gather information, validate facts, and prepare recommendations before escalating matters.
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Anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues to reduce the Founder's operational involvement.
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Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, strategic notes, and decision papers.
Business Analytics & Decision Support
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Analyse business performance across Sales, Production, Purchase, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Customer Experience.
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Interpret business data to identify trends, bottlenecks, opportunities, and operational risks.
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Translate data into meaningful insights and practical business recommendations.
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Develop dashboards and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
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Monitor key business metrics and recommend corrective actions where required.
Cross-Functional Business Management
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Work closely with department heads to drive execution of strategic initiatives.
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Ensure alignment between functions by tracking progress, resolving dependencies, and maintaining accountability.
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Coordinate high-impact projects across the organisation while ensuring timely execution.
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Support leadership reviews through structured reporting and action tracking.
Business Improvement & Process Excellence:
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Study existing business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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Drive implementation of systems, governance frameworks, and operating mechanisms.
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Recommend improvements that simplify workflows, enhance collaboration, and strengthen execution.
Research & Strategic Projects
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Conduct market, competitor, customer, and industry research to support business decisions.
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Evaluate expansion opportunities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
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Lead special projects assigned by the Founder from concept through execution.
Executive Communication
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Prepare concise executive summaries, presentations, meeting notes, and action trackers.
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Coordinate communication across leadership teams while maintaining confidentiality.
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Represent the Founder in internal follow-ups and business reviews whenever required.
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Assist the Founder with personal errands and tasks as needed.
What We're Looking For
Business & Analytical Capability
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret business data and identify actionable insights.
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Ability to connect information across multiple business functions and understand the larger business context.
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Commercial awareness with sound business judgement.
Strategic Mindset
- Ability to independently study business situations before proposing solutions.
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Comfortable making recommendations backed by data and structured reasoning.
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Strong curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
Execution Excellence
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Exceptional ownership and accountability.
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Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.
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High attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Communication & Influence
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to simplify complex information into concise, executive-ready insights.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to work across all levels of the organisation.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Commerce, or a related field. MBA from a reputed institute is preferred
Experience
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3–8 years of experience in Founder Office, CEO Office, Chief of Staff, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Operations, Program Management, or Corporate Strategy.
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Experience working directly with Founders, CEOs, or senior leadership teams.
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Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving execution.
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Experience in luxury, consumer brands, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, design, or entrepreneurial businesses will be an advantage
