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JOB ROLE: MARKET RESEARCH EXECUTIVE Company Profile: Virtuous Retail is a unique platform with a growing pan India presence and 6 million sq. ft. of retail real estate under development across 5 cities. Its primary investors include The Xander Group Inc., a global institutional investment firm with US$1.7 billion of equity under management. In India, Xander has committed US$ 600 million in equity to the Virtuous Retail platform making it the partner of choice for leading brands across India, and the world. A strategic partnership with Trent Limited allows Virtuous Retail developments to host leading national brands such as Westside, Star Bazaar and Landmark as their anchors. Adopting the approach of a Master Retailer, Virtuous Retail is focused on serving its host communities with world class shopping, entertainment and leisure experiences by ensuring a strategic mix of quality global brands across centres. Virtuous Retails expertise encompasses the entire retail spectrum, from design and construction to leasing, management and marketing; a team of internationally experienced professionals ensures meticulous planning, efficient delivery and effective operations management to maximize and sustain value for all stakeholders. Duration: Permanent, full-time Reporting To: Project Manager, Market Research Job Purpose: You are expected to conduct market research as designated by the Project Manager. The research would involve sourcing market information in the retail sector across the country that will feed into the firms strategy and provide the team with both a micro and macro understanding of the prevalent market conditions. Main Responsibilities: 1 To monitor, investigate and analyze market-related developments, including micro level retailer performance, in order to provide timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments and inputs on leasing strategies, rental levels, category mix and tenancy profile; To participate in extensive field research focusing specifically on information-gathering, analysis and assessment of retailer performance and market situations; To write reports and other materials for internal or external use and contribute to and provide inputs in relation to effective use of the research conclusions; To perform all necessary administrative tasks to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks as appropriate.

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Key Outcomes: 1 2 3 4 Credible micro-level retailer performance data; Rigorous analysis and identified critical issues that affect micro markets; Development of effective networks; High quality reports and other materials for internal and external use

Skills Sought: 1. Knowledge and understanding of retail 1

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Ability to work with Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Powerpoint and MS Excel Excellent communication skills Ability to work with large datasets Familiarity with quantitative concepts Sharp analytical skills

For further information, contact: Upasana Wahi Virtuous Retail Services Pvt. Ltd. O: 011 66118000 E: upasana_wahi@virtuousretail.com