Saurav Sarkar

Experience

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  Canvera Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

  Relationship Lead

  Responsibilities:• Manage product listings, pricing and competitive offerings analysis.• Achieve and exceed sales target in light of our business growth plans.• Conduct sales reports and researches on anticipating competition and market trends.• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and business partners.• Educating customers about the ecommerce platform service.• Mapping out new areas and locations for expansion of business service.

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  ALCOR Fund

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Business Analyst

  Responsibilities:• Assess and analyse all potential business/partnership opportunities for the group locally and internationally.• Develop business case value proposition and advise on need of M&A.• Conduct detailed research on buyer and seller companies .• Research and assimilation of market related information (PEST and SWOT Analysis) • Focus on business synergies and cultural fitment for both parties. • Estimate market sizes, forecasting and contribute high level analysis.• Making strategic recommendations and suggestions to the client based on analysis. Show less

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  Grand View Research, Inc.

  May 2015 - Apr 2016

  Business Development Executive

  Responsibilities:• Managing key accounts and execute strategic objectives for custom research clients.• Working with research Consultants on project planning, briefing, research and finalization checks.• Constructing data sets, modeling and forecasting on the basis of qualitative & quantitative factors.• Developing deep, expert, insight into the industry and its consumers.• Communicating this analysis in a concise and compelling manner for clients.• Delivery of high quality analysis in the form of written business information reports.• Leading the negotiation to close the deal and draw in resources from within the company. Show less

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  Infoholic Research LLP

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  Senior Business Development and Research Executive

  Responsibilities as a Research Executive• Conduct extensive primary and secondary market research using different data sources to analyze industry driver’s/ Market leaders, identify emerging opportunities and key challenges• Find the Supply, Demand, Production capacity of Suppliers/Manufacturers of products as requested by clients.• Create RFI, RFQ, RFP to procure the products at the right price and right quality• Develop appropriate Procurement strategy by means of research and analysis to help clients reduce cost in their Procurement spend.• Supply Chain Risk optimization• Absolute best cost (ABC) analysis, • PEST & SWOT analysis,• Hands on experience in Price forecasting by Linear & multiple regression, time-series analysis, moving averages using MS-excel.• Making sure that methods of data collection are effective and accurate• Analyze complex data to bring out solutions for various scenariosResponsibilities as a Business Development Executive• Managing key accounts and executing strategic objectives for custom research clients• Response to RFI/RFPs identified through Lead Generation activities• Sales presentations made to clients – international as well as domestic has translated into good business opportunities for the company.• Was successful in balancing projects, service, commitment, profitability and contingency planning • Controlling service levels and client expectations• Creating opportunities to develop the business• Selling and promoting the newly published research reports on different topics. Show less

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  VMware

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2023

  1. Spearheading a team of 3-4 members; guiding and mentoring them to achieve their objective and to fulfill the priorities of their stakeholders quite effectively 2. Developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive business growth and market expansion; leading cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, resulting in the successful launch of products and services3. Implementing data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging advanced business intelligence tools to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs4. Spearheading the development and implementation of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, resulting in the recruitment and retention of top-tier professionals and enhancing team performance5. Orchestrating strategic partnerships and alliances with key industry players to foster business growth, expand market reach, and drive customer acquisition Show less

  • Senior Analyst- Business Research and Insights

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Analyst- Business Research and Insights

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2021
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  IBM

  Jan 2024 - now

  Product Manager