Ground Research Associate

Role Objective :

Support Metal Mandi’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 Metal Mandi’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 Metal Mandi 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.