Market Research Analyst

Acclime; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclime India seeks a proactive Analyst to support business development and consulting initiatives. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, conducting market and industry research, engaging with prospective clients, and contributing to proposal development and project work.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, research, and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BTECH) required.
• Experience in primary/secondary research preferred.
• Exposure to proposal preparation or market analysis advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct international market and industry research to identify opportunities for Acclime's consulting services.
• Support lead generation, client outreach, and development of customised proposals.
• Prepare client presentations and supporting materials for engagements.
• Maintain structured pipeline of leads and opportunities across markets.
• Assist in market feasibility analyses and competitive intelligence.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Data synthesis

Communication

Presentations

MS Office

Education

BTECH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and research-oriented Analyst to support Acclime India’s business development and consulting initiatives. The role involves identifying potential business opportunities, conducting market and industry research, engaging with prospective clients, supporting proposal development, and contributing to consulting and market research projects.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. International Business Development

• Conduct lead generation activities by identifying and screening companies with potential requirements for Acclime's consulting services.
• Research and identify prospective multinational companies across allocated international markets and geographies, such as the US and Europe.
• Support client outreach and engagement by approaching prospective clients and initiating discussions around emerging market strategies and international expansion.
• Communicate how Acclime's consulting capabilities can support clients in their global growth and market entry objectives.
• Conduct prospecting and support marketing initiatives to promote Acclime's consulting services across international markets.
• Maintain and develop a structured pipeline of potential leads and business opportunities.

2. Proposal Development

• Support the preparation of customised consulting proposals based on client requirements and guidance from the International Business Development team.
• Assist in defining and drafting the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and proposed approach for consulting engagements.
• Support project costing and effort estimation, including assessment of timelines, research requirements, databases, external resources, and other project-related costs.
• Prepare client presentations and supporting materials tailored to specific business requirements.

3. Market Research and Data Generation

• Generate and maintain relevant databases through a combination of primary and secondary research.
• Conduct industry, sector, competitor, and market research to identify business opportunities and emerging trends.
• Analyse industries and sectors from the perspective of market potential, commercial attractiveness, and client interest.
• Gather, validate, analyse, and synthesise data from multiple sources to generate meaningful insights.

4. Project Research and Analysis

• Support consulting and market research projects across multiple sectors and industries.
• Conduct research for market feasibility studies, including analysis of clients' products, services, industries, competitors, and target markets.
• Undertake data gathering, analysis, synthesis, and interpretation to support project deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and actionable recommendations.
• Work on multi-sector consulting and research assignments as required.

5. Client Servicing and Project Support

• Support the client servicing team in the execution of ongoing consulting and research projects.
• Assist in understanding client requirements and translating them into relevant research, analysis, proposals, and presentations.
• Prepare customised proposals, presentations, and other client-facing materials based on specific customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.

6. Competitive Intelligence and Sector Research

• Conduct competition research and market intelligence activities across various industries.
• Prepare sectoral research reports and presentations covering industries such as Automotive, Consumer, Food & Beverage, Nutraceuticals, and other relevant sectors.
• Monitor market developments, competitive activity, industry trends, and emerging business opportunities.
• Develop insights and analysis that can support business development and consulting engagements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BTECH) is a must.
• Experience in conducting primary and secondary research will be preferred.
• Exposure to proposal preparation, market analysis, or client-facing assignments will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Good understanding of market research, industry analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare professional reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.