Analyst

Role OverviewWe 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 Responsibilities1. International Business DevelopmentConduct 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 DevelopmentSupport 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 GenerationGenerate 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 AnalysisSupport 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 SupportSupport 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 ResearchConduct 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 ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.2 years of relevant experience in market research, consulting, business development, competitive intelligence, or a related field.Experience in conducting primary and secondary research will be preferred.Exposure to proposal preparation, market analysis, or client-facing assignments will be an advantage.