Venture Builder
About RedCloud
RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets.
RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them.
The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
The role:
We are seeking a dynamic Venture builder who will lead the creation and development of new business ventures that complement our drive towards Intelligent Open Commerce. This role involves identifying potential opportunities, developing business and operating models, and guiding new ventures or business units from concept to market fit.
Responsibilities:
- Identify potential growth opportunities and evaluate their financial and strategic viability
- Conduct detailed market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to identify key trends and opportunities
- Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the company's industry, competitors, and market dynamics
- Develop and validate business and operating models for new ventures
- Collaborate with relevant teams to develop comprehensive financial models and perform financial analysis to support investment decisions
- Present ideas to the senior leadership team to gain buy-in and budget for new venture development
- Guide and inform cross-functional teams in the development and launch of new ventures
- Monitor the performance of ventures and make necessary adjustments
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners
- Lead end-to-end strategic partner activities, including target identification, due diligence, design and negotiation
- Engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and external advisors
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in business, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
- Proven experience in venture development or start-up environments
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience in raising capital and securing investment is a plus
Must Have:
- Early-stage Start-up, venture building or corporate development experience
- Consulting experience preferable
- 5-8 years’ experience
- International FMCG, E-commerce or 3rd party logistics experience
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experiences and perspectives might be just what we’re looking for.
Benefits
Working with a pioneering provider of eCommerce solutions you will have the opportunity to join an international company who are growing massively, we encourage ambition and creativity.
Plus, you will get:
- 25 Days Annual leave, increasing to 26 days after 12 months in the business
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Dental cover
- Private Healthcare
- Stock / Equity
Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we’re on!
- Department
- Innovation and Future Ventures
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
London
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