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Jafar Alakbarov
Jafar Alakbarov Research Consultant at Brandwatch

Jafar Alakbarov is a distinguished MBA-educated professional with a comprehensive background in market research and strategic insights, currently excelling in the technology, information, and internet industry with Brandwatch as a Research Consultant. Alakbarov has an impressive LinkedIn network, with over 570 connections, embodying a testament to their networking and professional outreach abilities. With a strong analytical mindset, Alakbarov has consistently leveraged market data to forge powerful insights and strategic direction for communications and marketing teams within Fortune 100 companies, significantly enhancing corporate brand images through tailored approaches to diverse demographic segments.

Holding substantial past roles, including Director of Insights at The RepTrak Company and a Consulting Manager where Alakbarov managed multimillion-dollar accounts and drove the delivery of qualitative and quantitative studies, they have a proven record of fostering long-lasting client relationships and expanding business opportunities both nationally and internationally. Alakbarov's expertise has been pivotal in developing effective corporate narratives, segmenting stakeholders, and pinpointing engagement drivers. Additionally, possessing practical experience as a Risk Compliance Intern at State Street and earlier as a Business Development Consultant at Impole Corporation, they have demonstrated adeptness in compliance, risk assessment, and the generation of innovative B2B marketing strategies that have significantly boosted revenues.

Alakbarov is fortified with an MBA focused on Brand Management and Business Analytics from Boston College Carroll School of Management and holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Bremen. Their educational pedigree, complemented by specialized expertise in market research and analysis, positions Jafar Alakbarov as an influential and dynamic force in the field of brand strategy and insights.

More about this expert

Full name
Jafar Alakbarov
Location
Greater Boston
Title
Research Consultant
Company
Brandwatch
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
LinkedIn Connections
573
Summary
Ambitious, dynamic, MBA-educated professional with strong analytic mindset and successful track record in using market data to develop insights and strategies for communications and marketing teams of Fortune 100 companies aimed at strengthening their corporate brand image by addressing unique needs and expectations of key demographic segments.
Skills
Market Research Market Analysis

Education

Boston College Carroll School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Attended in 2013 - 2015
Field of study: Brand Management and Business Analytics
University of Bremen
Doctor of Law
Attended in 2005 - 2010
Field of study: LLM

Positions

Brandwatch
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Research Consultant
Sep 2021 - Present
The RepTrak Company
Boston, Massachusetts
Director of Insights
Feb 2018 - Sep 2021
The RepTrak Company
Cambridge Massachusetts
Consulting Manager
Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

• Manage multimillion-dollar accounts cultivating and fostering long-term relationships with clients resulting in major upsell opportunities for custom and tracker studies in the US as well as globally
• Oversee the execution of qualitative and quantitative studies across multiple markets and stakeholders from questionnaire design to fielding, data analysis, report production and client delivery
• Develop insights and recommendations that help clients craft an effective corporate narrative, segment and prioritize stakeholders, build company brand purpose and identify key drivers of employee engagement
• Manage timelines and lead weekly team meetings to ensure smooth flow of each phase of the project, publish research briefs providing latest insight and trends in the auto and telecom industries

State Street
Boston
Risk Compliance Intern
Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Helped the team to ensure the company-wide compliance with financial regulations and internal ethics rule
• Assisted in the effective management of compliance training for the financial advisors with the focus on marketing & advertising, conflict of interest and risk assessment
• Provided support to risk assessment team by producing risk status reports
Argopoint LLC
Großraum Boston und Umgebung
Digital Marketing Assistant
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

• Utilized SEO techniques (keywords, backlinks, blogs etc.) to strengthen company’s online visibility.
• Increased website traffic through content development.
• Managed company’s social media and online presence.
Impole Corporation
Waltham, MA
Business Development Consultant
2012 - 2013

• Provided business analytics and intelligence solutions to Fortune 500 companies.
• Developed innovative strategies for effective and profitable B2B marketing programs.
• Obtained intelligence on companies’ needs based on primary and secondary research, as well as one-to-one relationship building.
• Identified revenue opportunities with clients in North America, Europe and South Africa. New leads resulted in over half a million dollars in incremental revenue.