Assistant Manager - Market Research

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager specializing in Market Research to join our team in Mumbai or Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in conducting primary research, market sizing, mystery shopping, and deriving consumer insights. This position involves leading end-to-end market research projects, managing client engagements, mentoring teams, and contributing towards strategic business growth and decision making.

Company Overview

The employer is a prominent consulting and business advisory firm recognized for delivering impactful market research, business intelligence, and strategic advisory services to clients spanning various industries. The organization fosters an innovation-focused environment, offering rich learning opportunities and strong career advancement prospects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee comprehensive market research projects ensuring high-quality insights and on-time delivery.
• Conduct primary and secondary research, competitor and consumer analysis to facilitate strategic business decisions.
• Perform market sizing exercises, identify new market opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Manage mystery shopping, customer experience evaluations, and retail audit assignments.
• Analyze complex datasets, synthesize findings, and prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients.
• Assist business development efforts by preparing proposals, defining project scopes, and supporting sales activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduates or postgraduates with 4-8 years’ experience in market or business research.
• Proficient in primary and secondary research methodologies, market sizing, and mystery shopping.
• Experienced in market intelligence, competitor analysis, customer insights extraction, and report writing.
• Track record of managing full-cycle market research projects and delivering actionable insights.
• Excellent client relationship management, stakeholder communication, and presentation capabilities.
• Experience with proposal development, sales support, and business advisory tasks is advantageous.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Collaborate with a leading consulting and advisory organization.
• Exposure to strategic research projects across a wide range of industries.
• Opportunity to lead impactful client engagements and research initiatives.
• Work in a stimulating environment promoting learning and career growth.
• Chance to influence business expansion through strategic insights and consulting engagements.

Additional Information

If this opportunity matches your career goals, please send your updated resume for confidential discussion. The employer values diversity and provides equal opportunity irrespective of race, religion, gender, or other personal attributes. Note that due to high volume applications, candidates not hearing back within a week should consider their profiles not shortlisted. Beware of fraudulent offers impersonating the employer; no fees or purchases are ever requested.