Job Description
Role Objective
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.
