31 Oct
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Leading
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Bengaluru
Job Description – Associate, Research & Commerce
Company: Curious Digital
Brand: M
Location: Indiranagar, Bangalore
Work Mode: Work from Office
Experience: 2–3 Years / Enthusiastic Freshers
Working Days: 5 Days a Week (Weekend Work Mandatory)
Shift: 24x7, including rotational shifts
About the Company
M is a technology-first home management brand being built by Curious Digital, designed to make household chaos invisible. Backed by Tier-1 venture capital firms and currently in the alpha stage in Bangalore, M operates at the intersection of technology and hospitality, delivering personalised household management services to extremely busy families.
The focus is on providing exceptional, hands-on service today while building scalable processes and technology for tomorrow.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and service-driven Associate – Research & Commerce to manage day-to-day household requests, vendor coordination, purchasing, and personalised service delivery for busy families.
The role involves handling real-time requests, researching the best products and services, coordinating with multiple service providers, tracking household inventory, and ensuring seamless execution of daily tasks and special occasions.
This is a zero-to-one opportunity suited to individuals who thrive in fast-paced, unstructured environments, take ownership of problems, and enjoy delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
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Request & Transaction Management: Handle household requests received through WhatsApp, including grocery orders, product research, maintenance requirements, last-minute changes, and other daily needs, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
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Vendor & Service Provider Coordination: Coordinate with cooks, plumbers, electricians, cleaners, delivery partners,
and other vendors to ensure service quality, timely completion, and smooth operations.
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Research & Procurement: Research and identify the best products, services, vendors, and local solutions based on quality, availability, pricing, and household preferences.
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Inventory & Household Management: Track household essentials, monitor consumption patterns, and proactively arrange restocking before items run out.
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Customer Experience & Personalisation: Maintain detailed records of household preferences, special instructions, and recurring requirements to deliver personalised, high-quality service.
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Special Occasions & Guest Management: Coordinate guest stays, birthday arrangements, celebrations, and other special requests, ensuring every detail is managed seamlessly.
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Process Documentation: Maintain Google Sheets, transaction logs, vendor details, and follow-up trackers. Document recurring issues and develop standard processes to improve operational efficiency.
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Problem-Solving & Execution: Resolve unexpected issues, manage last-minute changes, and take ownership of tasks without waiting for detailed instructions.
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Continuous Improvement: Identify operational gaps, suggest improvements, and help build scalable systems and processes as the business grows.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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2–3 years of experience in customer experience, concierge services, hospitality, operations, premium retail,
personal assistance, or a similar role. Enthusiastic freshers with robust communication and problem-solving skills may also apply.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly for managing customer requests and updates through WhatsApp.
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Fluency in Hindi and Kannada is essential. Knowledge of additional regional languages is an advantage.
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Strong research skills and the ability to identify suitable products, services, and vendors quickly.
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High ownership, initiative, and the ability to solve problems independently in an unstructured environment.
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Exceptional attention to detail, including tracking preferences, deadlines, follow-ups, and transaction status.
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Basic proficiency in Google Sheets, WhatsApp, and digital tracking tools.
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Willingness to work from the Indiranagar office, including weekends and rotational shifts aligned with 24x7 operations.
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A customer-first mindset with a strong commitment to service quality and timely execution.
Preferred Background
Candidates from the following environments will be preferred:
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Luxury hotels and premium hospitality brands
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Concierge and guest relations services
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Premium retail and lifestyle brands
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High-growth startups and consumer service businesses
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Personal Assistant (PA) or Executive Assistant (EA) roles
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Vendor management, procurement, or service coordination
Good to Have
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Prior experience managing vendors, suppliers, or third-party service providers.
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Experience working in a startup or a fast-paced, loosely structured environment.
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Early leadership potential, with the ability to identify gaps, question inefficient processes, and implement improvements proactively.
📌 Associate, Research & Commerce (Bengaluru)
🏢 Leading
📍 Bengaluru