Market Research Manager

About Skyshot

Skyshot Business assists founders in redefining their business positioning so they attract customers through clear and compelling value propositions rather than simply louder marketing. Their approach integrates positioning with financial and sales strategies, branding, and communications to improve sales effectiveness and profitability sustainably. They focus on resolving the root causes behind weak customer attraction and helping clients become sales-ready, margin-ready, and ready to scale by marrying strategic insight with practical execution.

Role Overview

This full-time position based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh requires the Market Research Manager to lead the design and execution of comprehensive market and customer research initiatives. The role supports Skyshot's positioning, sales, and branding strategies by collecting and analyzing market intelligence, tracking competitor activity, defining customer segments, and providing actionable insights to founders and internal teams. The manager will develop research frameworks, prepare detailed reports and dashboards, present insights to stakeholders, and collaborate closely with strategy, sales, and branding teams to refine client positioning and go-to-market approaches. Maintaining high data quality standards, staying informed on industry trends, and continuously enhancing research methodologies are also key responsibilities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Market Research and Market Analysis for study design, data interpretation, and strategic decision support.
• Proficiency with research tools including Semrush, Google Trends, Similarweb, Answer the Public, along with marketplace and quick commerce research capabilities.
• Capability to generate business insights and perform analytical evaluations to inform positioning, pricing, and growth strategies.
• Experience in Competitive Intelligence to monitor competitors, benchmark offerings, and discover differentiation opportunities.
• Skilled in constructing research frameworks using quantitative and qualitative methods and working with data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to clearly explain complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork experience collaborating with strategy, sales, and marketing professionals.
• Proven autonomy in managing multiple projects with deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Educational background from bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Business, Economics, Marketing, Statistics, or related disciplines; prior market research, consulting, or strategy experience is advantageous.

Additional Information

The highest priority will be given to applicants holding an MBA degree or candidates from business family backgrounds.