Brand Manager​/Operator

Brand Manager / Operator – Calling June & Mae

Location:

Gurgaon

Experience:

6–12+ years
Preferred Background:
Senior roles at Myntra, Ajio Luxe, Nykaa Fashion, or fast-growing D2C/retail brands in India

Role Overview   We are looking for a dynamic Brand Manager / Operator to drive the next stage of growth for   Calling June  , and to   launch and establish Mae   in the Indian retail market. This is a high-ownership role that blends brand building, commercial scaling, performance marketing, retail understanding, and team leadership.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in India's fashion/retail ecosystem, understands how to grow a premium brand, and has the drive to build teams and processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
1. Brand Growth & Commercial Ownership    Own top-line revenue for Calling June and Mae across all channels.
Build clear growth plans aligned to collection calendars, seasonal demand, and category priorities.
Work closely with founders on pricing, merchandising, and retail expansion strategy.

2. Marketing & Agency Management (Phase
1)    Manage relationships with current performance, creative, and influencer agencies.
Evaluate agency output and drive them toward measurable ROI.
Oversee campaign planning across Meta, Google, influencer partnerships, Whats App, and email.

3. Build In-House Capability (Phase
2)    Over time, hire and nurture an internal team across performance marketing, content, and community.
Set up internal processes for campaign briefing, content creation, analytics, and brand storytelling.
Establish a strong brand voice and creative direction across platforms.

4. Retail & E-Commerce Expertise    Leverage deep understanding of apparel retail in India—consumer behavior, assortment strategy, price ladders, and channel dynamics.
Support expansion into retail (pop-ups, own stores, key account partnerships).
Work with marketplace partners if required for scale.

5. Data, Insights & Decision Making    Build dashboards and reporting frameworks for CAC, ROAS, sell-through, retention, and new vs returning customers.
Use data to guide creative testing, product strategy, and marketing budgets.

6. Leadership & Talent Development    Hire, mentor, and retain a high-performance team across brand, content, and performance.
Establish a culture of accountability, speed, and creativity.
Ensure teams operate in alignment with brand values and business objectives.

Preferred Candidate Profile    Experience at   Myntra, Ajio Luxe, Tata Cliq Luxury, Nykaa Fashion, Reliance Brands  , or high-growth D2C fashion brands.
Strong understanding of Indian retail + online fashion landscape.
Demonstrated experience scaling a brand through digital + retail channels.
Hands-on operator with analytical depth and excellent storytelling ability.
Proven capability to build and lead a team from scratch.
Strong commercial mindset and bias for action.
Passion for fashion, branding, and consumer experience.

Why This Role Is High Impact    Calling June is entering its hyper-growth phase.
Mae is a new brand with significant potential and backing.
You will be the person who shapes how these brands grow in India commercially, creatively, and organisationally.
Rare opportunity to own multiple brands, build a team, and influence strategy end-to-end.