Associate Business Manager

About Lokal:

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet :

Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:

Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility.

Lokal Jobs– Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities.

Gyan TV– Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more).

Dostt– Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations

Eaze– A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support.

Astro Lokal– Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat.

And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants  

Requirements

About the Role

We're looking for a talented and driven Associate Business Manager to lead the identification of our next monetizable use case, build supply from the ground up, and take complete ownership of revenue and P&L in the long run. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership, perfect for someone eager to take bold bets, experiment rapidly, and drive business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market sizing, experimentation, and strategic planning to identify new monetizable use cases and launch strategies.
• Build operational and supply-side processes from scratch.
• Own revenue forecasting, gross margin tracking, and cost analysis.
• Devise pricing strategies, discounting mechanisms, and initiatives to maximize revenue and optimize costs.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in one or more of the following roles:
• Founder's Office
• Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
• Product Management
• Consulting
• Strategy
  
  
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data retrieval and analysis.
• Startup experience is a strong plus.
• B.Tech or MBA from a Tier I institute is preferred.
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Opportunity to define business strategy for a fast-growing product.
• Competitive salary along with an equity package.
• A chance to work with a passionate, ambitious, and high-performing team.
  

Accelerated growth in both learning and ownership.