Anish Sawant
@anishsawant
Market research and trade analytics professional turning global trade data into CRM-ready leads and executive-ready insights.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Market Research & Trade Intelligence professional with 6+ years of experience spanning trade data analytics, competitive intelligence, CRM-driven lead generation, and business development support. At Nippon Express Holdings, I drive NX’s IMEA expansion strategy—owning end-to-end Sawant data workflows from raw extraction through Python (Pandas), SQL, and Power BI, and ultimately structured lead delivery via Salesforce CRM.
I design research outputs and decision-ready storytelling for senior stakeholders, including interactive Power BI dashboards and executive-level data visualisation and presentations. I also accelerate delivery using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot), and I’ve delivered measurable impact such as a 30% increase in MQL conversions with Marketo automation, plus reductions in lead costs and operational processing time.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager – Market Research
Nippon Express Holdings, Inc.
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Led NX’s IMEA expansion efforts by managing end-to-end trade data workflows—from raw database extraction and cleansing (Python/Pandas, SQL) to analytics in Power BI/Excel—and converting market intelligence into Salesforce CRM lead delivery. Built trade lane and commodity dashboards, performed competitive intelligence and SWOT assessments, and used AI tools (Claude/ChatGPT/Copilot) to accelerate an
Programs & Events Data Analyst
Nielsen Media India Private Limited
Mar 2024 - Feb 2025 (11 months)
Served as lead analyst and project coordinator for NFL 2024 deliverables, coordinating cross-functional data workflows and client communications for U.S. broadcast networks. Built advanced Excel dashboards and data visualisation reports, applied TRP calculations using Nielsen measurement methodologies, and mentored junior analysts with training and onboarding documentation.
Market Researcher
Danaher Corporation
Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Refined contact and company data using Marketo automation to enhance Marketing Qualified Leads, increasing lead conversions by 30% and reducing costs by 25%. Conducted systematic contact-based research with advanced Boolean search, supported company profiling and market assessments, and visualised insights in Power BI dashboards for targeted outreach.
Market Research Analyst
Agileintel Research Pvt Ltd
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Conducted quantitative and qualitative market research for Statista across 12+ sectors in APAC & MENA, extracting statistics from government/UN sources (including UN Comtrade) while ensuring compliance with editorial standards. Performed trend and competitor analysis with SWOT assessments, designed and analysed Qualtrics surveys, and delivered Tableau visualisations of market opportunities and com
Import Executive
Pota Global Logistics India Pvt Ltd
Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Managed import documentation, including Import General Manifest (IGM) filings and customs submissions, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with regulatory requirements. Researched shipping routes, tariffs, and trade policies, coordinated with 20+ Custom House Agents to streamline operations, and reduced cargo clearance processing time by 15% through workflow optimization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Swiss School of Business and Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing & Sales Management
2022 - 2024
MBA in Marketing & Sales Management with expertise in trade lane research, commodity analysis, data visualisation, and executive-level presentations.
Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science
Master of Commerce, Commerce
2016 - 2018
Master of Commerce at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science (2016–2018).
Oriental College of Education & Research
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Commerce at Oriental College of Education & Research (2012–2015).
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