Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)

Job Description

Aureate Labs partners with fast-growing consumer brands to help them build, launch, and scale across digital channels. We are hiring an entrepreneur in residence who has hands-on experience building D2C consumer brands and can guide them through launch and growth.

This D2C brand growth manager role is ideal for someone who understands product development, manufacturing coordination, go-to-market planning, pricing, positioning, and launch execution. You will work closely with founders, internal teams, and external partners to turn brand ideas into market-ready businesses.

If you are looking for an entrepreneur in residence role in Surat where you can work across strategy, product, operations, and growth, this role is for you.

What We Want You to Do?

• Work closely with stakeholders to plan and execute D2C brand-building initiatives.
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities within the consumer goods space.
• Source and evaluate manufacturers, suppliers, and other strategic partners.
• Coordinate product development, packaging, and operational readiness.
• Build relationships with vendors and negotiate commercial terms.
• Collaborate with branding, design, marketing, and technology teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop launch plans and coordinate execution across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure projects stay on track by managing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder communication.
• Support eCommerce setup across marketplaces and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Identify operational improvements and recommend scalable processes.

Requirements

• 3 – 6 years of experience working with D2C or consumer brands.
• Experience taking a consumer product from concept to market.
• Hands-on exposure to vendor sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and product development.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce operations and digital marketing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and execution abilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates who have founded, co-founded, or played a key role in launching a D2C consumer brand will be highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in taking a product from concept to market – including vendor sourcing, product development, operations, and go-to-market execution; will be considered a strong advantage.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field – or equivalent practical experience.
  

• 5-Day Work Week – We respect work-life balance.
• Leave Encashment – Get rewarded for unused earned leaves.
• Flexible Timings – Choose from two shifts that suit your schedule.
• Long-Term Team – Join a stable, experienced team with an average tenure of 5+ years.
• Certification Sponsorship – We support your learning and career development.
• Premium Tools & Resources – Access top industry tools and platforms.
• Cutting-Edge Technology – Work on projects built with the latest tech stack.