Nearly 60% of these opportunities will be from tier 3 and 4 regions
Meesho, the e-commerce marketplace, has announced the enablement of nearly 5 lakh seasonal job opportunities within its seller and logistics network to fulfil growing demand during the upcoming festive season. It said that this is a 50% increase compared to the seasonal jobs generated by Meesho last year.
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According to the company, Meesho aims to enable approximately 2 lakh job opportunities through its partnership with third party logistics players such as Ecom Express, DTDC, Elastic Run, Loadshare, Delhivery, Shadowfax and Xpressbees among others.
Over 60% of these opportunities will be from tier 3 and 4 regions. These roles will primarily encompass first-mile and delivery associates responsible for tasks such as delivery picking, sorting, loading, unloading and return inspections, the company said in a statement.
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In addition to this, Meesho sellers are projected to hire over 3 lakh seasonal workers as part of their requirements for the festive season. These seasonal workers will assist Meesho’s sellers in various capacities, including manufacturing, packaging, and sorting, to fulfil the rising customer demand.
Further, over 80% of Meesho’s sellers intend to introduce new products and venture into new categories such as fashion accessories and festive decor. To ensure they are well-prepared for the heightened demand, more than 30% of Meesho’s sellers are investing in renting additional storage space for their inventory, the statement added.
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Sourabh Pandey, CXO, fulfilment and experience, Meesho, said, “At Meesho, we see the festive season as more than just a time of celebration – it’s a time of transformation, a time to create delight and serviceability for our customers and sellers. Since we are anticipating a substantial uptick in demand during this festive season, we are thrilled to have enabled our sellers and third-party logistics partners to generate more than 5 lakh job opportunities within the ecosystem.”
“The creation of these opportunities is focused on enhancing the overall customer experience during the festive season and is in line with Meesho’s founding mission of empowering countless small businesses and customers. It serves as a clear testament to our steadfast commitment to elevating the festive season experience for all our stakeholders,” Pandey added.
