A Market Research Analyst collects and analyzes data on consumers, competitors, and the marketplace. They provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making, identify market trends, and improve competitiveness. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of statistical packages, and excellent communication are essential.

Scope and Responsibilities:
Collecting data on consumers, competitors and market place and consolidating information into actionable items, reports and presentations
Understanding business objectives and designing surveys to discover prospective customers’ preferences
Compiling and analyzing statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect it
Perform valid and reliable market research SWOT analysis
Interpret data, formulate reports and make recommendations
Use online market research and catalogue findings to databases
Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends, pricing/business models, sales and methods of operation
Evaluate program methodology and key data to ensure that data on the releases are accurate and the angle of the release is correct
Remain fully informed on market trends, other parties researches and implement best practices

Requirements and skills:
Proven Market Research Analysis experience
Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, SAS or similar), databases and MS Office
Search engines, web analytics and business research tools acumen
Familiarity with CRM programs
Adequate knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys etc)
Working knowledge of data warehousing, modelling and mining
Strong analytical and critical thinking
BS degree in Statistics, Marketing or related field
Familiar with European and American culture, English as mother tongue is preferred