IND Sr Assoc Field Bidding

MarketCast, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mediclaim for employees

Accidental policy for employees

18 days Annual Paid Leave

Hybrid working model

Professional Pursuit Reimbursement

Global Wellness Plan

Job summary

MarketCast, Inc. in Pune is seeking a Senior Associate, Field Bidding to optimize pricing for market research projects. The role involves evaluating RFPs and working closely with sample providers while maintaining bid documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in market research and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits including medical coverage and annual paid leave.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in market research, pricing, bidding, or project management roles.
• Experience with field management for market research projects.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFPs and RFQs for project feasibility.
• Obtain competitive quotes and optimize pricing.
• Liaise with project managers to align capabilities.

Skills

Experience in market research

Excellent communication skills

Proven track record of task execution

Familiarity with online panels

Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree

Tools

Decipher

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Associate, Field Bidding

Location – Pune, India (Hybrid)

MarketCast is a data‑driven research and insights firm that helps marketers and researchers maximize advertising impact and unlock brand fandom.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Field Bidding Associate to support sample pricing and cost estimation for new work proposals for market research projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFPs and RFQs to determine project scope, risks, and feasibility.
• Work closely with sample panel providers and alternative sample sources to obtain competitive quotes and optimize pricing.
• Estimate respondent availability, incidence rates, and completion rates based on historical data and market trends.
• Liaise with project managers / operations teams to ensure project feasibility aligns with execution capabilities.
• Partner with sales and account managers to understand client requirements and tailor bids accordingly.
• Provide strategic recommendations on pricing, methodologies, and research design to improve win rates.
• Monitor bid performance, win/loss rates, and pricing trends to refine bidding strategies.
• Maintain bid documentation, databases, and pricing models for future reference.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements within the bidding workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting fast‑paced and quick‑turnaround market research environment.
• Proven track record of executing tasks independently, with urgency, focus and discipline.
• Experience reviewing market research bid documents, project requirements, and client specifications to understand scope and deliverables.
• Familiarity with online panels, survey methodologies and sample feasibility analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with internal stakeholders and team members at all levels.
• Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in market research, pricing, bidding or project management roles.
• Experience with field management for market research projects – deep understanding of sample composition, incidence rates and completion rates.
• Knowledge of market research tools / survey online platforms (e.g., Decipher).
• Microsoft Excel skills required with VBA macro writing experience or knowledge a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with field management for market research projects – with a deep understanding of sample composition, incidence rates and completion rates.
• Knowledge of online platforms (e.g., Decipher).
• Microsoft Excel skills required with VBA macro writing experience/knowledge a plus.

Benefits

• Mediclaim for employees and legal dependents.
• Accidental policy for employees.
• 18 days Annual Paid Leave, plus 12 public holidays.
• Hybrid working model with 2 days a week to work from home.
• Professional Pursuit Reimbursement program.
• Global Wellness Plan.
• Other benefits available.

MarketCast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.