Market Research Associate

Location : 8th block Jayanagar, Bangalore (immediate joiner)

Job type : Full-time

Company : Rubanbridge Pvt Ltd (www.1bridge.one)

About 1Bridge :

1Bridge (RubanBridge Pvt. Ltd.) is a fast-growing rural supply chain enterprise with operations across 75+ locations in southern India. Our mission is to build inclusive rural innovation ecosystems by integrating supply chain efficiency, clean energy access , entrepreneurship development, and livelihood creation.

We simplify last-mile connectivity in underserved regions through technology-driven operations, enabling seamless access to essential goods, services, and climate-smart solutions for rural communities.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs) :

1.      Market Intelligence & Segmentation : Conduct taluka-wise analysis of TAM, SAM, and SOM for energy-efficient product categories. Identify high-potential clusters and priority products for scaling adoption.

2.      Impact Research & Monitoring : Develop and manage a continuous feedback system on adoption, affordability, and satisfaction with clean-energy solutions. Conduct periodic income impact assessments for entrepreneurs and households. Evaluate ESG-linked project outcomes (social inclusion, CO₂ reduction, income uplift).

3.      Partnership Research : Map relevant government schemes, CSR programs, and institutional collaborations in clean energy and entrepreneurship. Identify potential co-funding or scale-up partners (State Missions, NABARD, UNDP, etc.).

4.      Enterprise & Ecosystem Analysis : Build a database of SHGs and MSMEs operating within project geographies. Study MSME energy usage patterns and identify alternative energy-efficient options.

5.      Knowledge Management & Insights : Generate monthly insights reports linking data findings to business and project decisions. Support internal teams with data-backed recommendations on product strategy, outreach design, and financing models.

6.      On field surveys : Work on-field, specifically north Karnataka to conduct surveys for primary research.

7.      Research Initiatives : Brainstorm, Ideate and implement new initiatives to get quality insights in green-energy adoption.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Data-driven insights published
• Policy / partnership opportunities identified
• Having good experience on primary and secondary research
• Active feedback loops established across operational areas resulting in x% increase in product distribution
• ESG dashboard updates (CO₂ reduction, gender participation, livelihood impact) reported quarterly.

Skills & Qualifications :

Compensation :

Fixed salary : Up to 3.5 LPA (negotiable for right match)