Neeladri Sarkar

About Neeladri Sarkar

As a Lead Associate - Research at WNS, I provide Knowledge support for a leading player in the executive search industry, focusing on the Industrial Natural Resources practices. I have hands-on experience in several market and business intelligence projects, such as Paper and Pulp in North and Latin America, Global Metal and Mining Developments, and Clean Energy and Climate Tech. I also have knowledge of the industry trends in Battery and Metal Recycling, as well as Go to Market strategies for Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions involving qualitative and quantitative research.I have more than 7 years of experience in research and project management, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results and insights. I have a MBA in Marketing from BIMTECH, where I won the Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum, one of the biggest B-Plan competitions. I also have certifications in Marketing in a Digital World, Digital Unlocked, and Business Analytics for Decision Making. I am a bilingual communicator (English, Hindi and Bengali) with extraordinary analytical skills and leadership excellence. I am passionate about finding innovative solutions and creating value for clients and stakeholders.

Experience

1. Lead Associate - Research

   WNS

   Apr 2022 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Provide research support for a leading player in the world in the executive search, by providing assessment and advisory services in Industrial Natural Resources practices, including Automotive, Chemical, Materials & Packaging, Global Energy & Natural Resouces, Industrial Goods, Industrial Services & Infrastructure,(Electric, Gas, Multi, Water Utilities)• Hands-on experience in several Market Intelligence projects like Paper and Pulp in North & Latin America Regions, Global Metal & Mining Developments; understanding of the industry trends in Battery and & Metal Recycling• Worked with Industry leaders in the area of Agribusiness Business Development covering Sustainable Irrigation in Agriculture• Knowledge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of several subsectors under Industrial Natural Resources• Conducted in-depth secondary research and competitive benchmarking using digital tools and data platforms, supporting go-to market and innovation strategies across industrial and emerging tech-driven sectors. • Performance benchmarking finding Segmentation and Targeting with the involvement of SWOT & PESTEL Analysis to bolster the business presence and market penetration• Mapped technology-driven shifts like AI, cloud adoption, and digital supply chains within traditional sectors to support research aligned with client innovation goals.• Database knowledge: Boardex, Pitchbook, CapIQ, Zoom Info, LinkedIn Recruiter, Factiva, Power BI• Experience with majorly all components of executive search including company profiling (Smart Packs), Talent Mapping, Root to the Top Analysis, industry/sector analysis, trend analysis, maintaining knowledge repositories, etc• Supporting New team members with Guidance and Training• Supported strategic initiatives by analyzing the impact of digitalization, IoT, and automation trends on core industrial sectors, aligning market research with evolving tech ecosystems

Education

• Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

Skills

• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Hospitality Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Retail
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service