At Nexten Brands, we invest and partner with manufacturer-led early-stage brands to unlock their full e-commerce potential. Our mission is to combine the strengths of manufacturing and e-commerce to build successful, sustainable brands. Nexten Brands is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented investment analyst & new brand partnerships specialist to drive the identification and initial engagement of potential brands for both our investment and accelerator programs. This role is crucial to our growth strategy, requiring a dynamic individual who can identify high-potential manufacturer-led brands for investment opportunities as well as brands that are a strong fit for our e-commerce revenue-sharing accelerator. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for identifying promising brands, a strong understanding of the e-commerce landscape, and the ability to articulate Nexten Brands' value proposition effectively to potential partners. We are looking for someone with excellent persuasive communication skills.
A. Lead generation & research:
1. Conduct in-depth market research to identify early-stage, manufacturer-led brands with strong potential for investment.
2. Identify brands that align with the criteria for Nexten Brands' e-commerce accelerator, focusing on their product market fit, manufacturing capabilities, and readiness to scale their e-commerce presence.
3. Utilize various tools and platforms including industry databases, social media, market reports, and professional networks to build a robust pipeline of potential leads for both business models.
4. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging brands, and competitive landscape within the e-commerce and manufacturing sectors.
B. Lead qualification & initial outreach:
1. Evaluate identified brands based on pre-defined criteria for both investment suitability (e.g., manufacturing strength, market traction, financial indicators) and accelerator fit (e.g. e-commerce maturity, scalability, revenue potential).
2. Initiate contact with qualified leads through personalized and compelling outreach strategies (email, LinkedIn, etc.).
3. Clearly communicate Nexten Brands' value proposition for both the investment and accelerator models, tailoring the message to the specific brand's needs and potential.
4. Conduct initial screening calls to further qualify leads and gather essential information.
C. Pipeline management & reporting:
1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all lead generation and outreach activities in the system.
2. Track and analyze key metrics related to lead volume, quality, conversion rates, and pipeline health for both investment and accelerator tracks.
3. Provide regular reports on lead generation activities, pipeline status, and market insights to the management team.
D. Collaboration:
1. Work closely with the investment and accelerator teams to ensure alignment on lead generation strategies and qualification criteria.
2. Collaborate with marketing to develop targeted outreach campaigns and materials.
1. are available for full time (in-office) internship
2. can start the internship between 28th Apr'25 and 2nd Jun'25
3. are available for duration of 6 months
4. have relevant skills and interests
* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
1. Experienced candidates in the area of business growth and marketing, looking to switch to investment, are welcome.
2. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field.
3. Proven experience in lead generation, business development, or sales, preferably within the e-commerce, venture capital, private equity, or manufacturing sectors.
4. Demonstrated ability to research and identify potential business opportunities.
5. Strong understanding of the e-commerce landscape and key success factors for online brands.
6. Familiarity with financial basic analysis and key metrics for evaluating early-stage companies is a plus.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and conduct professional outreach.
8. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategy.
9. Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
11. Experience working with manufacturer-led businesses.
12. Experience in a role that involved evaluating businesses for investment or partnership.
13. Understanding of revenue-sharing models and accelerator programs.
Perks
Certificate Letter of recommendation Flexible work hours Informal dress code 5 days a week Free snacks & beverages Job offer
Additional information
Stipend Structure:
Fixed pay: ₹ 10,000 - 15,000 /month
Incentive pay: ₹ 1 - 10,000 /month
Job offer:
On successful conversion to a permanent employee, the candidate can expect a salary of ₹ 600000 to 800000/year
1. Opportunity to be a key player in the growth of an innovative startup with a unique business model.
2. Work closely with experienced professionals in e-commerce, investment, and manufacturing.
3. Be at the forefront of identifying and partnering with exciting early-stage brands.
4. Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
5. Dynamic and fast-growing work environment.
Number of openings
2
About Nexten Brands Private Limited
NexTen Brands identifies high-potential digital-first consumer brands in their early stages and partners with the founders by investing money and sweat into their business. We use the founder's strengths and complement them with ours to make it a complete team, which delivers. NexTen unblocks all scaling challenges and leverages its expertise in business, e-commerce, marketing, brand building, strategy & planning, and technology to scale the brand exponentially and take it to the next level. NexTen was founded by Rahul Singh, who was heading business development for the baby care category at Flipkart. Rahul has extensive experience in e-commerce, business development, brand relations, strategy, & planning, with proven skills in building brands and businesses.
