Pebbles and Sand is a market research firm that helps its clients decipher the coded inputs of the market, or more simply put-we develop client insights." The dynamic international market created by increased globalization and communication has had dramatic effects on every business, large and small, global or domestic. As markets continue to move and evolve we need to grow and adapt with them. We understand how each project has its own sets of needs and expectations, whether big or small, each has unique inputs. Our methodology is simple and aligned to the time tested scientific method, though with some minor tweaks and tweets to incorporate the dynamic demands. We not only limit ourselves to understanding your business but we do the best to benefit your organization.At Pebbles and Sand we understand this and offer a range of services, all specially crafted to allow your company to optimize its resources. We offers below services for Business and Market Research: Brand Research and Consumer InsightsBusiness ResearchMarketing Research OperationsIndustrial Reports

• Manage project management, sample only, ad-hoc, tracking, national and international projects of easy to medium complexity• Set up and implement new and on-going projects• Set client expectations• Set project delivery timelines• Ensure clear communication and outline of project requirements and timelines with other teams that are related to complete and successfully deliver project• Project coordination with other client services groups (e.g. survey programmers, data processing, sample management, partner management, off shore team)• Project coordination with external partners such as, but not limited to, translation agencies and network partners• Proactively identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet the client’s requirements• Work with project team and manager to remove barriers that prohibit successful project execution• Perform Customer Relationship Management and Team Work• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned account teams• Understand key client issues and objectives

Project ManagementAssisting in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.Managing the changes in project scope, identifying potential crises, and devise contingency plans.Mentoring the team and deploying them with the task.Managing resources in accordance with project schedule.Maintaining project files, including complete documentation and audit trail.Relationship ManagementInitiating the kickoff call with client, confirming project specifications and timing.Providing best possible quotes from vendors along with supporting the business development team.Coordinating with internal team and external vendors' schedule for managing client specifications, quality assurance, sampling, data collection.Identifying and implementing realistic solutions and report regularly to client.

Developing the research plan for the project with outcomes and timelines.Drafting questionnaire for the study.Meeting C level people and industry experts to get insight about the present and expected industry trends, government regulations, market size etc.SWOT analysis of the market.Preparing market evaluation and feasibility reports and presenting it to the end clients.

Preparing research proposal and scope of study after thorough understanding of client’s objective.Developing the research plan for the project with outcomes and timelines.Drafting questionnaire for the study.Preparing supporting materials for field operation such as; field brief note, field budget, stimulus, etc.Interpretation of analyzed data.Assurance to meet the client’s expectations and getting the optimum output of the project teams.Sole responsibility of managing the project risk, the budget for the project and project conflicts. Key task of ensuring smooth functioning of the projects and satisfying delivery to the end client as per planned schedule.Detail briefing of the field operation team for the project.

Client interaction for project deliverables and process flow.Designing questionnaire to collect the information required. Sending the questionnaire to the client so as to get his/ her feedbacks about the questionnaire.Impart training to the qualitative research associate (primary research) regarding the objective of the study and client expectations.Handling different teams to collate primary and secondary data in different geographies.Organize and manage qualitative studies which target new business development for the clients, competitive intelligence and business intelligence.Assess and assimilate reports and objective of study and quality aligned to quota industry vertical.Provide inputs during discussions and meetings for project planning and execution. Monitor progress, milestone reviews and data & voice QA and risk areas with seniors.Chart strategies for risk reduction.Extend support from project acquisition until final delivery for smooth process flow.Handle different IT, Retail, Finance and Telecom research projects for geographies like Europe, US, Asia Pacific, Middle East and South Africa.Project Management and Final Deliverable / Report Submission To Client with Data Interpretation. Direct experience with I T Data Collections and Consumer Surveys.

"Competitive Strategy of Sukam Inverters to promote its sales and Services."; Responsibilities : To coordinate with various other members in my team. To observe the Satisfaction level of different authorized dealers of Sukam Inverter's in Delhi and NCR region. To visit the various authorized dealers of Sukam Inverters in Delhi and NCR region and to collect the Suggestions to promote sales of Sukam products.Achievements : Appreciation from Sukam power system Ltd for reactivating seven of its authorized resellers and increase in sales of Sukam's products.

Generated new development deals for getting processes for my company. My KRA's were as mentioned below. Interacting with the client through emails and informing them about our organization’s work force, technology being used and how they can be benefited by our company.Understanding the requirement of the client and then offering him the best alternative.Assisting Business Development Manager in his project.Scheduling the appointment of Business Development Manager with the client. Assisting Business Development Manager in preparing the proposals.