CO-FOUNDER – JOB DESCRIPTION
Company: Adfent
Position: Co-Founder
Department: Business & Operations / Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Calicut
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and responsible Co-Founder to join the leadership team at Adfent.
The Co-Founder will work closely with the Founder to develop and execute the company's vision, strengthen business operations, build client relationships, drive revenue growth, manage strategic initiatives, and create a strong organizational culture.
This is a leadership and ownership-level role, requiring someone who is willing to take responsibility, make decisions, solve problems, and actively contribute to the long-term growth and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities1. Business Strategy & Growth
- Work closely with the Founder to define and execute the company's vision, mission, and growth strategy.
- Identify new business opportunities, markets, services, and revenue streams.
- Develop strategies to increase client acquisition, retention, and overall business growth.
- Monitor industry trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities.
- Participate in major business and strategic decisions.
2. Business Development & Sales
- Generate and develop new business opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and potential customers.
- Lead sales discussions, proposals, negotiations, and client onboarding.
- Develop partnerships and collaborations that can benefit the company.
- Establish and monitor business development targets.
3. Operations & Team Management
- Work with the Founder to oversee the company's day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate with different teams including Digital Marketing, Content, Design, Web Development, Sales, and Administration.
- Establish effective workflows, processes, and internal systems.
- Monitor team performance, productivity, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of team members.
- Build a professional, productive, and positive workplace culture.
4. Client & Account Management
- Maintain strong relationships with key clients.
- Understand client requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
- Handle important client communications and escalations.
- Ensure client satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnerships.
- Support the team in delivering high-quality services and solutions.
5. Financial & Business Management
- Participate in budgeting, financial planning, and business forecasting.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
- Support pricing strategies and commercial decisions.
- Work with the Founder on financial planning and sustainable business growth.
- Help identify ways to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
6. Leadership & Decision Making
- Take ownership of assigned business functions and responsibilities.
- Make timely and responsible decisions in the company's best interests.
- Identify problems proactively and develop practical solutions.
- Represent Adfent professionally in meetings, networking events, and business discussions.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding company, client, employee, and financial information.
7. Brand & Company Development
- Contribute to building and strengthening the Adfent brand.
- Support marketing campaigns and company positioning.
- Help establish Adfent as a trusted and innovative digital solutions company.
- Represent the company's values, vision, and standards internally and externally.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and team-management capabilities.
- Strong business development and networking skills.
- Good understanding of digital marketing, advertising, technology, or related industries.
- Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take complete ownership of responsibilities.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in business management, entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, digital marketing, technology, or a related field.
- Previous experience managing teams or business operations is an advantage.
- Experience in client acquisition, business development, or agency operations is preferred.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
Performance may be evaluated based on:
- Business and revenue growth
- New client acquisition
- Client retention and satisfaction
- Strategic partnerships
- Team productivity and performance
- Operational efficiency
- Profitability and cost management
- Successful execution of company initiatives
- Contribution to long-term company growth
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Co-Founder is someone who thinks like an owner, acts like a leader, and takes responsibility for results.
We are looking for a person who is ambitious, trustworthy, proactive, adaptable, and willing to actively participate in building the company rather than simply performing a conventional job role.
Co-Founder Expectations
As a Co-Founder, the individual is expected to:
- Take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the Founder.
- Put the company's long-term interests first.
- Maintain transparency and professional integrity.
- Contribute ideas and solutions rather than only identifying problems.
- Be committed to building the company for the long term.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive business information.
- Support the company during both growth opportunities and challenging periods.
Compensation & Equity
Compensation, incentives, profit-sharing, and/or equity participation will be determined separately based on the individual's experience, contribution, responsibilities, commitment, and mutually agreed terms.
Note: The Co-Founder role is a leadership position and may involve responsibilities beyond the standard scope of a conventional employee role.
Work Location: In person
