Market Research Intern

Support MetalMandi's market intelligence and business development efforts by conducting ground-level and desk-based research on scrap (metal/e-waste) sourcing, aggregator networks, competitive landscape, and value chain dynamics in your assigned city.

Key Responsibilities: Market Mapping:Identify and profile major scrap aggregators, dealers, and value chain players in the assigned city.Map key clusters, hotspots, and high-volume scrap markets using primary (field visits, interviews) and secondary (web, industry databases) research. Value Chain Analysis:Understand sourcing patterns, material flows, pricing models, and supply-demand dynamics in metal and e-waste segments.Analyze relationships between informal and organized players, barriers to formalization, and opportunities for MetalMandi's entry or scaling. Competitive Benchmarking:Benchmark competing scrap platforms and local dealers: their business models, pricing, digital adoption, and pain points. Policy & Regulatory Scan:Track city/state-level regulations impacting scrap trading, recycling, and aggregator operations. Stakeholder Engagement:Interview scrap aggregators, dealers, and industry associations to gather qualitative and quantitative data. Present actionable field insights and recommendations to MetalMandi leadership. Reporting & Presentation:Prepare structured city-wise market mapping reports, including market sizing, opportunity analysis, and go-to-market suggestions.Deliver professional presentations to the Director-B2B and management.

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