General Manager - Business Development - Events

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as a Market Research and

Competitive Intelligence Analyst, specializing in enterprise technologies and telecom markets. As an integral

member of our organization, you will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide

strategic insights and recommendations to support our business decisions and competitive positioning. This role

requires a deep understanding of the enterprise technologies and telecom sectors, as well as strong research,

analytical, and communication skills

 Job Description:

o Conduct comprehensive market research:

 Identify and analyze market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies in the

enterprise technologies and telecom markets.

 Gather data on market size, market share, growth rates, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.

 Monitor regulatory changes, industry standards, and policy developments impacting the sector.

 Utilize primary and secondary research methods to collect relevant data, including surveys, interviews,

and data analysis tools.

o Perform competitive intelligence analysis:

 Identify key competitors in the enterprise technologies and telecom markets and track their activities,

strategies, and performance.

 Analyze competitors' product offerings, pricing strategies, market positioning, and go-to-market

approaches.

 Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of competitors.

 Conduct benchmarking analysis to assess our company's performance against competitors and identify.

areas for improvement.

o Generate strategic insights and recommendations:

 Synthesize market and competitive data to extract meaningful insights and actionable

recommendations.

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic guidance for product development,

marketing campaigns, and sales strategies.

 Present findings, reports, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and

concise manner.

 Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements to inform strategic

decision-making.

o Maintain industry knowledge and expertise:

 Continuously update knowledge of enterprise technologies and telecom markets through research,

industry events, and networking.

 Build relationships with industry experts, analysts, and vendors to gain insights and access to relevant

information.

 Act as an internal subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to colleagues on market.

research and competitive intelligence methodologies.

 Team Management:

 Qualifications and Skills/ Experience, Expertise:

o Previous Experience in a Related Field Preferred; Proven work experience as a Market Research Analyst,

o bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

o Proven experience in market research, competitive intelligence, or related fields within the enterprise

technologies and telecom sectors.

o In-depth knowledge of enterprise technologies, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence,

and data analytics.

o Familiarity with telecom services, network infrastructure, wireless technologies, and telecommunications

regulations.

o Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data from various sources.

o Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and

recommendations.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear

and concise manner.

o Proficiency in using market research tools, data analysis software, and Microsoft Office suite.

o Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.

o Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

o Strong business acumen and a keen interest in staying up to date with industry trends and developments

o Strong interpersonal skills and an ability work as part of a team, both physical and virtual

o Ability and willingness to work on short deadlines; Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude;

Strong listening and storytelling skills.

o Enthusiasm for working in a high profile, fast-paced startup culture.

o Responsible and self-motivated; Strong analysis skills; Ability to learn new technologies; Ability to multitask and

prioritize between competing activities

o Expertise in MS office - Excel, Word & Power Point documents.

 Key Deliverables: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Result Areas (KRAs) for the Market Research and

Competitive Intelligence Analyst. These KPIs and KRAs are designed to evaluate the performance and contribution of the Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Analyst in enterprise technologies and telecom markets. They focus on areas such as market share analysis, competitor analysis, customer insights, strategic recommendations, research accuracy, industry expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement.

o KPI: Market Share Analysis

 Measure and track changes in market share for our company and key competitors.

 Assess the impact of market share changes on business performance.

 Develop strategies to improve or maintain market share in target markets.

o KPI: Competitor Analysis

 Monitor and analyze competitor activities, including product launches, marketing campaigns, and

pricing strategies.

 Provide regular updates on competitor strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.

 Identify opportunities and threats in the competitive landscape and propose counterstrategies.

o KPI: Customer Insights

 Gather customer feedback and conduct surveys to understand customer preferences, needs, and

satisfaction levels.

 Translate customer insights into actionable recommendations for product development, marketing,

and customer service improvements.

 Track customer satisfaction scores and measure the impact of initiatives on customer loyalty and

retention.

o KPI: Strategic Recommendations

 Provide timely and valuable strategic recommendations based on market research and competitive

intelligence.

 Evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives on business performance and market positioning.

 Monitor the implementation of strategic recommendations and measure their effectiveness.

o KPI: Research Accuracy and Timeliness

 Ensure accuracy and reliability of research data and information.

 Adhere to research methodologies, data collection processes, and quality standards.

 Deliver research reports and insights within defined timelines to support decision-making processes.

o KPI: Industry Knowledge and Expertise

 Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in enterprise.

technologies and telecom markets.

 Participate in industry events, webinars, and conferences to expand knowledge and network with

industry professionals.

 Share industry insights and best practices with the team and contribute to thought leadership

activities.

o KRA: Cross-functional Collaboration

 Collaborate with product management, sales, and marketing teams to align market research findings.

with business strategies.

 Provide support and guidance for product development, marketing campaigns, and sales initiatives

based on market insights.

 Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration across departments.

o KRA: Process Improvement

 Identify opportunities to streamline and improve market research and competitive intelligence.

processes.

 Implement best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

 Measure the impact of process improvements on the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Education: Any graduate, with digital certifications (a must)

Role: Director of Field Sales

About the Role

If you have a flair for the field, you love achieving targets, thrive in managing large teams, enjoy the blend of the chaos & the nuances of data, with a dream to take this from a 12 cr to a 50 Cr team (ARR), then we would love to have a chat with you.

We envisaged this vertical to drive and tap the unlimited potential of the retail market across India. It's a wonderful problem to solve considering the vertical has grown 6X in 12 months.

As the Director of Field Sales, you will be responsible for leading a large sales team and driving revenue growth for the company. You will work closely with the executive team to develop and execute the company's sales strategy, while also managing the day-to-day operations of the sales team.

What you will be doing

● Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy that drives revenue growth for the company

● Build and lead a high-performing sales team of 200+ that consistently exceeds sales targets

● Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners

● Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth

● Manage the sales budget and ensure that all sales activities are aligned with the company's financial

goals

● Develop and implement sales training programs to ensure that the sales team is equipped with the skills

and knowledge needed to succeed

● Ensure that all sales activities are in compliance with company policies and procedures

● Provide regular updates to the executive team on sales performance, market trends, and other key

metrics

What we are looking for

● Someone with 10 + years of experience managing a sales team in product-based start-up

● Someone who has successfully managed field sales of more than 200 people in the past

● Someone who has seen a scale of at least 50 crore net revenue per annum

● Someone who is analytically strong and has a good grip on numbers

Our client is more than 2 decades old NBFC registered with the RBI. The company was set up with an aim to empower rural entrepreneurs, SMEs, and small institutions by micro-financing. The company has come a long way since its inception in 1992 and has evolved with time with the introduction of its App in the small loans sector. At present, the company has more than 5000 employees and has serviced millions of borrowers to accomplish their dreams.

The group has diversified into the education segment and is running two schools. The schools are part of one of the largest private school chains in India. The schools have a flourishing family of 350 teachers and 6500 students. The leadership team at the helm of the company has demonstrable experience in financial services and has built the company by upholding the trust of its customers.

• Delivering efficient and effective corporate governance and secretariat support and advice
• Advising and keeping the management informed about their legal responsibilities
• Maintaining statutory registers and other records as per relevant legal Act(s)
• Drafting and vetting of various legal documents and agreements for the company
• Being responsible for all regulatory compliances of the company
• Convening various meetings as per procedure in law
• Keeping up to date with any regulatory or statutory policies and changes that might affect the organization
• Planning and coordinating internal audits
• Handling corporate filing and managing the processes and procedures related to the same
• Preparing various reports of the company by ensuring compliance of relevant rules, laws and regulations
• Working closely with various key stakeholders and acting as a point of coordination for matters related to corporate governance
• Improving processes related to corporate governance and secretariat by identifying and working on opportunities to improve coordination and communication

• Qualified Company Secretary with relevant work experience of 3 – 5 years
• Previous experience of practical corporate compliances and also proven ability to handle independently corporate compliance of listed Company according to Listing Regulations.
• Must be active in understanding various amendments.
• Excellent knowledge Company/SEBI Law. In-depth knowledge of the industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Excellent communication, coordination and analytical skills.
• Outstanding and vigilant planning and implementing abilities

 Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Integration of data storage solutions.

• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks (such as Laravel, Yii, CodeIgniter)
• Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Knowledge of object - oriented PHP programming