Founder's Office: Community & Growth Associate

About MarketEntryIndia

MarketEntryIndia is building a platform and professional community that helps businesses navigate opportunities in India. The network brings together entrepreneurs, industry experts, distributors, manufacturers, technology partners, suppliers, advisors and companies exploring new markets.

The role

You will work closely with the founder to build the MarketEntryIndia community and improve the platform. The work combines outreach, research, member onboarding and community engagement. You will help develop practical ways for credible people to discover opportunities and support one another.

What you will work on

Develop the community

Identify entrepreneurs, founders, senior industry professionals, independent experts, channel partners, manufacturers, investors and international companies with relevant experience or business needs. Focus on the quality and usefulness of the network.

Research and conduct outreach

Research companies, industries and potential members. Start relevant conversations through LinkedIn, email, professional communities, associations, events and introductions.

Understand and onboard members

Speak with prospective members about their expertise, markets, connections and requirements. Help develop informative profiles and bring suitable people into the community.

Facilitate relevant introductions

Recognise where a company, industry expert or distribution partner could help another member. Support introductions based on clear business needs and relevant experience.

Build member engagement

Test formats such as founder discussions, expert sessions, industry groups, newsletters, online communities, networking events and opportunity sharing. Learn which activities members find useful.

Explore markets and partnerships

Research international companies considering India, Indian businesses exploring global markets, distribution opportunities, manufacturing requirements and technology partnerships.

Help improve the platform

Work with the founder and technology team on member profiles, discovery, introductions and opportunity publishing. Explore how AI and automation can support research and relevant connections while maintaining community quality. Programming experience is not required.

What we are looking for

• Curiosity about businesses, industries and people.
• Confidence in speaking with new people and initiating professional conversations.
• Clear writing and the ability to research independently.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and an interest in using AI tools responsibly.
• Initiative, ownership and comfort working with evolving priorities.
• An interest in entrepreneurship, community building or business development.
• Evidence of building or organising something, such as a club, project, community, event, newsletter or small business.

Applicants from engineering, business, commerce, economics, marketing, liberal arts, computer science, design and other disciplines are welcome. We value curiosity, initiative and practical effort alongside formal education.

What you will learn

The role offers exposure to sales, professional networking, business development, community building, market research, product thinking, growth, AI and automation. You will see how an early-stage platform develops through research, conversations and experiments.

What success looks like

Success will be assessed through the relevance of new members, the strength of relationships, useful introductions, active industry communities, member engagement, partnerships and opportunities created for businesses.

How the role can develop

As your experience and contribution develop, the scope may expand into community leadership, business development or responsibility for a business initiative. The role is suited to someone interested in developing the judgement and ownership needed to build a business.