E-commerce, one of the most lucrative career options open to anyone today. While every other industry is wondering how to stay relevant during this pandemic, e-commerce and all things digital are thriving in many cases. Companies like Amazon, Swiggy, Grofers, Big Basket, Flipkart, Myntra, Uber, etc are going strong right now. And why not. Most of us cannot step out of our homes, so these companies bring the necessities right to our doorstep. Even before the pandemic though, MBA grads were choosing to work with startups, e-commerce giants, etc. Product management, strategy, marketing, there are many roles to take up in an e-commerce business. In this article, look at the stories of some MBA grads who have worked with various e-commerce companies across the spectrum. Find out from them as to what makes e-com a cool sector to work in. What’s more, you also get a chance to foray into an e-commerce career at the end of this article. Read on and find out how!
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The Indian E-Commerce sector is one of the hottest employment areas today. The growth of this sector, led by home-grown giants Flipkart and Snapdeal along with the entry of global behemoth Amazon, has shown no signs of slowing down. These companies, as well numerous smaller start-ups, are recruiting engineers and managers in thousands each year. Most companies are offering lucrative pay packages, making E-commerce one of the most sought after job sectors in India. Ankita Aggarwal, an IIM Kozhikode alumna who is currently working with Snapdeal, answered some of the burning questions related to employment opportunities in this sector. Read on to find out her opinion!
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