Neeraj Choudhari Email & Phone Number

Maharashtra, India

AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor and NJ Wealth Partner

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Freelance Market Research assignments for Sixth Factor - Market Research Company in UAE.

Pune Area, India

AideExpert Advisory is a Business Strategy Consultancy providing support services to Startups and SMBs in developing their Digital Business Strategy to grow and transform their business. • Delivering actionable insights and strategies to achieve business goals and gain a competitive advantage. Business analysis for identifying gaps and opportunities for sales growth.• Customer insights from digital sources for enhancing products/ services offering. Using digital technology to conduct a… Show more AideExpert Advisory is a Business Strategy Consultancy providing support services to Startups and SMBs in developing their Digital Business Strategy to grow and transform their business. • Delivering actionable insights and strategies to achieve business goals and gain a competitive advantage. Business analysis for identifying gaps and opportunities for sales growth.• Customer insights from digital sources for enhancing products/ services offering. Using digital technology to conduct a research method online and using the internet as a source of data to conduct research (e.g. by analysing social media posts or online articles/blogs on a specific issue).• Defining consumer micro-segments and identifying segment specific value propositions for targeting digital marketing campaigns for personalized messaging. Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

ANALYTIC EDGE provides technology-enabled analytics solutions in marketing & sales effectiveness. We integrate technology, industry knowledge and cutting-edge statistical techniques to deliver “fast, cost-efficient and actionable business insights”

• eSherpa Market Reports is a leading research, insights and technology company that provides actionable data to businesses to focus on gaining market share, expansion, improving profitability and sustainability. • Providing customers with insightful market reports based on in-depth analysis of the competitive scenario.

Dubai

Microsoft bought Nokia Device Business to promote Windows Phone adoption among consumers.Responsible for delivering Windows Phone Consumer and Market insights for data-driven business decision making:- Windows Phone activations data analytics using Microsoft internal activations data to identify growth markets, high potential customer value segments, competitive analysis and volume and value forecasting. - Retail and Distribution Channel Sales Analytics to increase contribution.… Show more Microsoft bought Nokia Device Business to promote Windows Phone adoption among consumers.Responsible for delivering Windows Phone Consumer and Market insights for data-driven business decision making:- Windows Phone activations data analytics using Microsoft internal activations data to identify growth markets, high potential customer value segments, competitive analysis and volume and value forecasting. - Retail and Distribution Channel Sales Analytics to increase contribution. Detailed analysis of large scale sales and channel inventory data on factors such as DOS, sales cycle, seasonality, other factors. - Supported Sales teams in converting upside sales opportunities into sales orders by convincing key accounts and customer stakeholders backed by activations insights. - Delivered visibility on region sales performance to management using Microsoft BI tools and raising flags to highlight performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.Achievements- Developed and deployed the bottom up Activations Forecast model and analytics for MMDS in the region working together with Global teams to meet and deliver Global business forecasting and reporting standards at Microsoft. Show less

Dubai

Delivering customer and market insights to support decision making and strategic planning.• Channel & Delivery optimization: “Hub – Distribution” project maximized channel margin from -7% to +14% in MEA markets. • Managed all external suppliers for market research and internal networks for delivering accurate visibility. • Designed targeted sales initiatives for markets/customers to develop region sales. Initiated tactical pricing initiatives through monitoring trade price… Show more Delivering customer and market insights to support decision making and strategic planning.• Channel & Delivery optimization: “Hub – Distribution” project maximized channel margin from -7% to +14% in MEA markets. • Managed all external suppliers for market research and internal networks for delivering accurate visibility. • Designed targeted sales initiatives for markets/customers to develop region sales. Initiated tactical pricing initiatives through monitoring trade price, competitor activity and transshipments/ ‘grey’.Achievements- Mentored the Sales Analysts team spread across IMEA region.- Championed Leadership forum for the Retail & Channel Ops ensuring quality & compliance (2013 – 2015).- Awarded “Shining Star of IMEA” award in 2013 for leading the Channel Distribution Optimization Project which resulted in an average increase of +15% in contribution margin for Nokia products in MEA.- Partner inventory management project brought down inventory costs and DOS (days of sale) of Channel partners below 30 days from highs of 120 days (2014). Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As part of the Sales Operations MEA team, monitored sales performance vs targets and supported the sales teams through actionable up-sell opportunities generated thru sales analytics. • Implemented processes to ensure optimized delivery of customer, competitor and market intelligence to enable data-driven decision making. • Ensured high quality synthesis and analysis, in depth understanding and insights across the organization. • Cross functional support to Marketing, Finance, HR… Show more As part of the Sales Operations MEA team, monitored sales performance vs targets and supported the sales teams through actionable up-sell opportunities generated thru sales analytics. • Implemented processes to ensure optimized delivery of customer, competitor and market intelligence to enable data-driven decision making. • Ensured high quality synthesis and analysis, in depth understanding and insights across the organization. • Cross functional support to Marketing, Finance, HR teams with market intelligence, brand metrics and sales data.• Collaboration with Finance and Sales teams for tactical Pricing management tracking trade pricing trends and margin calculations across different markets.Achievements- Mentored the team of 5 Sales Analysts spread across MEA sub-regions.- Achieved maximum profitability for end of life Product Portfolio for MEA by developing EOL execution model reducing DOS levels for EOL product portfolio.- Established Sales Management Review (SMR) process and portfolio performance reviews to drive improvement actions collaborating with cross functions including Finance & Control, Marketing, and Customer Logistics.- Rolled out Customer collaboration Sales Planning process in MEA including process & tool development, roll out and training to stakeholders (2011) Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As Retail Quality Manager for Nokia MEA responsible for ensuring quality of Retail initiatives, POS and Merchandising in 35 Countries. Managed Mystery Shopping and Retail Audits across markets through external market research vendors. Developed and implemented from scratch Retail monitoring and reporting process for Nokia field force. Supported 21 new market deployments ensuring Nokia SOPs and quality practices. Implemented the Retail Management Scorecard in MEA.Achievements:-… Show more As Retail Quality Manager for Nokia MEA responsible for ensuring quality of Retail initiatives, POS and Merchandising in 35 Countries. Managed Mystery Shopping and Retail Audits across markets through external market research vendors. Developed and implemented from scratch Retail monitoring and reporting process for Nokia field force. Supported 21 new market deployments ensuring Nokia SOPs and quality practices. Implemented the Retail Management Scorecard in MEA.Achievements:- Established Retail execution visibility for MEA markets with regular cadence for tracking and reporting on key performance parameters.- Retail Census across all Nokia MEA countries to continuously monitor Retail Outlets universe and sales volumes.- Retail segmentation for 35 markets for allocation of budget and promotion POS materials.- Measurement of Retail POS and promotions efficacy by monitoring daily POS levels sales through handheld IMEI scanning system via Nokia field-force.- Deployed Retail Management dashboard for senior management visibility on Retail execution performance and established rewards and incentives system. - Retail execution budget tracking and monitoring system with ROI calculation for each market. Show less

Dubai, Uae

Deputed from ACNielsen for Regional Customer and Shopper Insights Management, Business Reporting & KPI Management.• Responsible for market research agency management and deliverables.• Amplify marketing efforts using actionable consumer insights backed with accurate facts and data collated through Custom Market Research and Nielsen RMS.• Provide Trade Marketing team with actionable data from Nielsen RMS for improving shelf visibility and planograms, cooler placement in stores… Show more Deputed from ACNielsen for Regional Customer and Shopper Insights Management, Business Reporting & KPI Management.• Responsible for market research agency management and deliverables.• Amplify marketing efforts using actionable consumer insights backed with accurate facts and data collated through Custom Market Research and Nielsen RMS.• Provide Trade Marketing team with actionable data from Nielsen RMS for improving shelf visibility and planograms, cooler placement in stores etc.• Improve the customer experience identifying gaps and opportunities at various stages of customer journey.• Developed Shopper & Channel Insights protocol (handbook) for the MEA markets.Achievements- Developed the Market size and forecasting model for CSDs for MEA markets using CIA Factbook database for population figures and super-imposing market penetration and usage data from custom research and Nielsen RMS.- Mapped the Customer journey and Purchase Decision Tree across PepsiCo categories of CSDs, Chips, Cereals, Juices- Conceptualized and deployed the Shopper & Channel insights protocol for GCC markets. Show less

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Gained in-depth market experience working across FMCG, F&B, Pharma, Finance, Automotive, and Telecom verticals. Maintained strong client relations with blue-chip client portfolio (HSBC Middle East, Dubai Government Executive Office, Almarai, Saudi British Bank, Cadbury Middle East, Merck Sharp & Dohme [Middle East]). Led a team of Client service research executives.Quantitative Research• In-depth Quantitative Market Research knowledge and hands-on execution experience across… Show more Gained in-depth market experience working across FMCG, F&B, Pharma, Finance, Automotive, and Telecom verticals. Maintained strong client relations with blue-chip client portfolio (HSBC Middle East, Dubai Government Executive Office, Almarai, Saudi British Bank, Cadbury Middle East, Merck Sharp & Dohme [Middle East]). Led a team of Client service research executives.Quantitative Research• In-depth Quantitative Market Research knowledge and hands-on execution experience across diverse range of consumer and shopper research methodologies across FMCG, F&B, Pharma, Finance, Automotive, and Telecom verticals.Retail Management Services (Nielsen Retail Audit)• Responsible for channel and retail insights using Nielsen RMS Data to key accounts like P&G, Kraft, Philip Morris, Energizer etc in Middle East.Achievements• Pioneered integrated insights approach marrying Retail Audit (RMS) and Customized Research insights to guide Client Sales & Marketing teams in Decision making. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Quantitative market research experience including customized research, volume estimation consumer panel, automotive clinics.• End to end Client management responsibility from proposal to execution and managing P&L.• Hands-on execution experience across diverse range of consumer and shopper research methodologies across FMCG, F&B, Automotive verticals.• Managed key accounts like HUL and Coca-Cola India.Achievements• ‘Single point of contact’ for Hindustan Lever… Show more Quantitative market research experience including customized research, volume estimation consumer panel, automotive clinics.• End to end Client management responsibility from proposal to execution and managing P&L.• Hands-on execution experience across diverse range of consumer and shopper research methodologies across FMCG, F&B, Automotive verticals.• Managed key accounts like HUL and Coca-Cola India.Achievements• ‘Single point of contact’ for Hindustan Lever Limited (Unilever) at RI India for all MicroTest (Volume Estimation) studies in 1997-1999.• In 1997, travelled to London for 1 month on invitation from RI UK Head Office on the MicroTest Volume estimation model and methodology. Show less