Research Manager - Market Research & Consulting, Strategy, and Client Engagement

Experience
Research Manager/Consultant with 10+ years of experience in overseeing research, client management, solution development, project execution, sales enablement, thought leadership, driving innovation; and business growth, overall project and client engagement.
Core responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, identifying disruptive technologies, assessing competitive landscapes, value chain intelligence, monitoring regulatory changes, supplier intelligence, evaluating market opportunities, customer and vendor intelligence, and providing market sizing (TAM, SAM, & SOM), estimation and forecasting.

Preferred Engagement Focus
Leverages deep industry knowledge to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies. Analyze industry trends and competitive landscapes, Develop actionable market entry strategies, and Provide actionable insights and data-backed recommendations.

10+ years experience, Pukka Partners, ex Stellarix Consultancy / Infiniti Research

Location: India

Reference: ITNSA

Professional Experience (examples)

Management of Industry Expert Teams for Industry Support via …

  • Prospecting and lead generation

  • Developing and executing sales and marketing strategies

  • Building and managing client relationships

  • Negotiating contracts and closing deals

  • Conducting market research and competitive analysis through comprehensive methodologies and data triangulation to generate actionable insights and decision making strategies

  • Developing business plans and proposals for client acquisition

  • Leading and motivating sales and marketing teams

  • Developing strategy and solution to address industry demand and client spend priorities

  • Solution validation through KOLs

  • Overall portfolio and solution messaging

Business Development
(Consulting, Sales, Marketing)
Business Innovation &
Transformation
Strategy &
Operations
Management &
Leadership

Management of Industry Expert Teams to contribute to Sales Success via …

  • Developing and executing innovation strategies to drive growth and competitive advantage

  • Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and trends

  • Developing business cases, data-driven pitch decks, and ROI analysis

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Digital transformation and customer-centric innovation

  • Business model innovation

  • Developing business SOPs and business process reengineering

  • Strong training experience and talent management

Senior Leadership covering ...

  • Product strategy and industry solutions

  • Industry marketing and GTM strategy

  • Demand generation, business development, and sales support

  • M&A advisory services

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • Talent acquisition and management

  • Team collaboration and enablement

  • Client acquisition and management

Management of Industry Expert Teams as Industry Strategy & Operations Lead …

  • Developed and executed strategic plans for clients across various industries, improving their competitive advantage and data-driven decision making

  • Led complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within budget and timeline

  • Optimize business processes and improve operational efficiency

  • Lead strategic initiatives and project management

  • Cross-functional collaboration

Engagement
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India

Consultant, Advisor, Manager

Remote (and on-site as needed)

Consulting engagement, limited in time

English