Job Title: General Management Trainee (Intern)

Location: Thane (Mumbai)

Role: General Management

Puŕ Ferme Project (pronounced Pure Farm Project) is a functional food consumer brand focused on clean, science-backed products with incubation support from NutriHub IIMR and CFTRI Mysuru, iACE, MANAGE-CIA and one the select few innovative startups under APEDA’s BHARATI program to access export markets. We are focused on building a transparent, farmer-connected food brand to take high-quality, traceable Indian food products to global markets. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Graduate/ Post Graduate student to join our team as a General Management Intern. This role is meant for a candidate who is highly analytical and entrepreneurial and supports our expansion journey. This is a cross-functional strategic role that sits at the intersection of finance, marketing, strategy, and operations.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop and grow into a full time Founder’s Office role.

Work directly with the Founder and Operate from the Founder’s Lens to:

· Build a expansion roadmap balancing speed, profitability, and brand positioning

· Shape a relevant yet locally adaptable brand narrative across markets

· Create market entry playbooks for (GTM strategy, partnerships, compliance pathways)

· Solve for cross-border operational challenges across supply chain, logistics, and compliance

· Contribute to investor narratives and strategic storytelling around global expansion

· Lay the foundation for a scalable, repeatable export engine for the company

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Projects (Founder’s Office Exposure):




- Work directly with founders on expansion strategy
- Build dashboards and reports for export performance tracking
- Contribute to investor communication
- Take ownership of high-impact cross-functional projects

- Market Strategy:
- Analyze market size, demand trends, competition, pricing benchmarks, and regulatory requirements
- Identify high-potential geographies and entry strategies (distributors, D2C and B2B partnerships)
- Build go-to-market (GTM) strategies for each channel D2C, E-comm & Q-comm
- Conduct research and intitate export markets breakthroughs (Middle East, Southeast Asia, etc.)

- Finance & Commercial Strategy:
- Work on unit economics across online and offline channels (Cost structure, contribution margins efficiency, etc.)
- Analyze financial viability of new markets, SKUs, and distribution channels
- Assist in managing export incentives, subsidies, and compliance documentation

- Marketing & Brand Localization:
- Adapt brand positioning while maintaining core identity
- Develop market-specific marketing strategies and communication frameworks
- Work on digital marketing initiatives targeting customers/distributors
- Analyze global consumer behavior and align product-market fit

- Business Development & Partnerships:
- Identify and engage with international distributors, importers, and partners
- Support participation in global trade fairs, exhibitions, and B2B meetings




- Build and maintain a pipeline of export opportunities
- Assist in closing deals and managing key international relationships

- Export Operations & Compliance:
- Coordinate end-to-end export processes (documentation, logistics, shipment tracking)
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, packaging, labeling norms
- Work with logistics partners for cost optimization and supply chain efficiency
- Manage export documentation (invoices, certificates, customs paperwork)

Qualifications:

- Sharp Graduate in Engineering interested in working in a startup acorss multiple disciplines or /Postgraduate in Business, Economics, Finance, International Trade, or Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, AI (vibe coding), Presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High ownership mindset with the ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Strong interest in global markets, exports, and international business strategy

What You’ll Gain

- Basic stipend and letter of recommendation based on performance
- Potential for full-time employment offer based on long-term performance and alignment
- Hands-on experience in building a global export business from scratch
- Exposure to strategy, finance, marketing, and operations in one role
- Direct mentorship from founders and leadership team
- Opportunity to grow into International Business Manager & Strategy Lead

📌 General Management Trainee (Intern) (Mumbai)
🏢 Puŕ Ferme Project
📍 Mumbai