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About Funny Nani We're an innovative, fast growing food tech start-up that's using novel crops to reinvent India's favourite foods. Our mission is to promote sustainable, yummy, and nutritious plant-based eating.Our flagship product is the world’s first Plant-Based Paneer that’s made using Watermelon Seeds. It’s fully functional, protein-rich, cholesterol-free, and incredibly creamy.VALIDATION- Revenue: We have established an initial presence in the market and are available at 40+ retailers and restaurants across Mumbai. These include national retailers like Natures Basket & Foodsquare and leading restaurants such as Gigi and Lyla. - Technology: We have a unique, high quality product that is manufactured in house, using proprietary patent-pending technology that we’ve developed over 2 years. - Investors: We are backed by angel investors and advisors who've built publicly listed companies and leading food tech startups including Rentomojo, Lenskart, Porter, Nazara, Soft Spot. - Recognition: We have won GFI India Smart Protein Challenge, Humane Society Entrepreneurship Grant and the Innovation Icon Award by Vegan First. - Most importantly, our CUSTOMERS LOVE US! At over 90% for HORECA, our retention rate is uniquely strong for a food product that’s building a new category and has spent zero in marketing thus far.About the job Funny Nani is looking to onboard an entrepreneurial CEO/ Commercial Co-Founder who shares the company mission and vision and will take full control and responsibility for growing the company. They will lead commercial and business development, fundraising, partner engagement, marketing/brand development, sales, and operations. The CEO will work in close collaboration with the technical co-founders, investors, and the advisory team. The CEO will build on the commercial and technical milestones the company has achieved thus far and scale it to achieve nationwide presence and success.This is a unique opportunity to join a venture-backable business that can make a significant positive impact for consumers, the environment, and animals by transforming the future of food in India. As CEO, you will set the tone of the business and drive the vision over the next 5-10 years. This role will suit candidates with the appetite and energy to shape the future of an ambitious company as it begins its growth journey.What you’ll do day to day:- Brand Positioning and growth: Redefining our brand to attract target consumer base. - Marketing: Create and execute online and offline marketing strategies. - Sales and business development: Owning commercial development, customer growth and overall P&L of the company. - Strategic partnerships: Identify, establish and manage partnerships with key stakeholders like retailers, distributors, chefs, and nutritionists. - Fundraising and managing investor relationshipsWhat we’re looking for:- Qualification: Experience in marketing/ sales through a senior role at a new age CPG company. Commercial experience at a food & beverage start-up is strongly preferred. - Capabilities: Ability to plan and execute a strategy for profitable growth and marketing acumen to build in new markets. - Drive: Appetite for working in a fast-growth, resource optimised start-up environment.Stamina to grind and the desire to problem-solve and develop meaningful, high-impact solutions- Well networked: Can hit the ground running in terms of developing commercial relationships and partnerships - Credible ambassador for the company who’s comfortable with pitching and exhibits attention to detail - Location: Mumbai-basedWhat’s in it for you: Sweat equity/ equity + remuneration based on the candidate’s profile and needs. Opportunity to build a high-impact, venture-backable start-up that already has unique revenue generating offerings, investor interest, and intellectual property.How to apply If you’re excited to help shape the future of food, send an email to hello@ with your CV.