We are looking for a curious, analytical and research-oriented professional to join our team as an R&D; and Market Intelligence Executive – Waste Management.

The role will focus on researching the waste management and recycling ecosystem across India and global markets, including emerging technologies, waste streams, processing methods, competitors, companies, market trends, business models and new opportunities.

The key objective is to convert research and market intelligence into actionable business recommendations, qualified leads and new growth opportunities for the organisation. The candidate will be expected to identify emerging technologies, potential waste streams and materials, new markets and customers, potential buyers, suppliers and partners, while also tracking what competitors and industry players are doing.

Location: Chh. SambhajinagarDepartment: R&D; / Business StrategyExperience: 1–4 YearsEmployment Type: Full-timeReporting To: Business Head / Management

Roles & Responsibilities

- Industry & Market Research: Conduct continuous research on the waste management and recycling industry across India and global markets, covering plastic, e-waste, metal, industrial, packaging, textile, rubber and tyre waste, EPR, circular economy and emerging waste streams.
- Technology Research: Research and evaluate recycling and waste-processing technologies such as sorting, shredding, washing, drying, extrusion, pelletizing, chemical and mechanical recycling, pyrolysis, waste-to-energy, AI/automation and digital waste-management solutions.
- Business Recommendations: Analyse research findings and recommend what the organisation should add, modify, improve or discontinue based on market evidence, commercial potential and business relevance.
- Competitor Intelligence: Track competitors and major industry players, including their new plants, technologies, products, materials, customers, partnerships, investments,



capacity expansions, pricing movements and market strategies.
- Company & Ecosystem Mapping: Identify and map relevant waste generators, aggregators, scrap dealers, recyclers, manufacturers, processors, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, traders and potential strategic partners.
- Lead Generation: Identify qualified buyers, suppliers and prospects based on specific waste streams, materials, industries and geographical markets.
- Database Development: Build, maintain and regularly update targeted company and prospect databases, including relevant decision-makers and verified company/contact information.
- Lead Segmentation: Segment prospects based on material, geography, industry, business potential and relevance, ensuring research results in actionable opportunities rather than random contact lists.
- New Business Opportunity Evaluation: Conduct preliminary research for new business opportunities covering market size, existing players, technology, investment requirements, processing requirements, customers, suppliers, competition and regulatory considerations.
- Commercial & Risk Analysis: Assess the commercial viability, potential margins, key risks and practical requirements associated with new opportunities and technologies.
- Management Reports & Opportunity Notes: Prepare concise competitor intelligence reports, market research reports and Prospect Notes highlighting key findings, opportunities, risks and recommended actions.
- Proactive R&D; & Strategy Support:



Continuously identify new ideas, technologies, materials, markets, customers and business opportunities and proactively present actionable recommendations to management.

Requirements

- 1–4 years of experience in Research, Market Intelligence, R&D;, Business Strategy, Industry Research, Consulting or a related field.
- Strong interest in waste management, recycling, sustainability and circular economy.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to gather information from multiple sources and identify meaningful insights.
- Ability to understand and evaluate technologies, processes, markets, competitors and business models.
- Good understanding of data analysis, market mapping and opportunity assessment.
- Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and online research/data sourcing.
- Ability to build and maintain structured databases and verify company/contact information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare concise reports, presentations and management recommendations.
- Commercial thinking with the ability to connect research findings to business opportunities and revenue potential.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with large amounts of information.
- Self-driven approach with the ability to independently identify topics, trends and opportunities that management should evaluate.
- Candidates with exposure to waste management, recycling, manufacturing, sustainability, EPR or environmental technologies will be preferred.

Pay: ₹313,280.77 - ₹402,758.55 per year

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid time off

Application Question(s):

- Are you currently living in Aurangabad?

Experience:

- Lead generation: 1 year (Required)
- Market research: 2 years (Required)
- Recycling: 2 years (Required)
- scrap : 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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