Market Analyst – Market Research Industry
Start Date
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Position Description
The Market Analyst for the Market & Information Technology Research industry will be a key member of Outsell’s vendor analyst team. This role will have direct responsibility for Outsell research relating to companies within the market research industry, with a main focus on market size, share and forecasting data. This role reports directly to the VP of Market Intelligence Services.
The Market Analyst will be responsible for maintaining a database of companies in the market research sector, including major company announcements, and conducting company interviews for market sizing estimates. The Market Analyst will advise senior-level clients about the market size, share, forecasts and key trends of the market and information technology research providers and their market on a worldwide basis.
This position will be an integral member of a team committed to delivering satisfied clients and top-notch research and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Scan headlines, blogs and news releases of announcements relating to the companies in the segment.
- Manage research projects and deliver regular analysis reports (Outsell’s Insights) based on industry trends and data analysis results.
- Conduct vendor briefings with research information companies.
- Track and update (in Outsell’s database) all companies in this industry and estimate the overall size of the market.
- Market Sizing, Segmentation and Analysis – Work with publishers and information providers in the space to ensure Outsell provides information they can rely on.
- Establish market segmentation for clients that is in concert with market research industry conventions.
- Participate with other Outsell analysts in the industry forecast process.
- Use appropriate secondary and primary research methodologies to support research agenda objective(s) (e.g., search databases and websites, conduct phone interviews, launch web surveys, mine and analyze large datasets).
- Fulfill analyst and client engagement responsibilities for existing accounts within the industry segment.
- Support building group best practices and processes.
- Contribute regularly and collaboratively to colleagues’ research projects.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5+ years as a market or competitive analyst, tracking and analyzing companies in this space, making and modeling market sizing estimates and forecasts.
- Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Business, Marketing, Economics or Statistics).
- Ability to produce top-quality written research reports and analysis for clients.
- Proven results in building online interactive B2B communities with an emphasis on user-generated content creation and publishing.
- Ability to analyze research results and transform this analysis into strong and clear graphics and business insights/recommendations.
- Excellent writing, oral communication, analytic, and project management skills.
- Strong interviewing and data analysis skills; proficiency with Excel.
- A self-starter with superior attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
- Able to work independently in an environment with multiple goals and projects while delivering quality work consistently and on schedule.
- Flexibile, with a positive response to new challenges and opportunities.
- Strong leadership and people skills; able to manage projects and processes.
- Demonstrated maturity and professionalism.
It is important that the successful candidate reflect our core values:
- Honesty and integrity;
- Quality and excellence;
- Fun, freedom, and family;
- Collaboration and communication;
- Information, knowledge, and continuous learning;
- High-touch and high-service;
- Responsibility and accountability;
- Running a financially healthy business.
About the Company
Outsell, Inc. and Outsell (UK) Ltd. is the only research and advisory firm focused on the publishing and information industries. Our international team provides independent, fact-based market analysis to publishers, information providers, and their suppliers about competitors, markets, operational benchmarks, and best practices, so our clients thrive and grow in today's fast-changing digital and global environment.
Please e-mail or mail resume/CV to:
Human Resources
Outsell, Inc.
330 Primrose Road, Ste 510
Burlingame, CA 94010 / USA
E-mail: hr@outsellinc.com
Website: www.outsellinc.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, or national origin.
