Posted October 22, 2024

Analyst

The Freedonia Group, Inc.  | US

Freedonia Custom Research, a division of The Freedonia Group, Inc., conducts complex and interesting industry market research consulting assignments for major global industrial manufacturers, private equity firms, and investment banks. These clients already know and use The Freedonia Group’s industry market research, which is considered an authoritative source by the world’s leading publications and has been featured in nearly every relevant trade publication, including The Economist, Time, Bloomberg Business Week, The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal.

Clients rely on Freedonia Custom Research to provide the following information needed to guide their strategic planning and business development initiatives:

• Market sizing and forecasting
• Product and market segmentation
• Market share analysis and competitive profiling
• Value chain analysis
• Customer perceptions and purchasing decision-making
• Production capacity/supply analysis

Freedonia Custom Research conducts studies related to a broad range of industries, including:

• Automotive and transportation equipment
• Construction and building materials
• Chemicals – coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers
• Energy and power equipment
• Industrial components and equipment
• Medical and pharmaceutical products
• Metals and minerals
• Packaging
• Paper and textiles
• Plastic materials and processing
• Security, electronics, and communication

Job Description – Senior Custom Research Analyst

Freedonia Custom Research is seeking qualified candidates of varying levels of experience for a Senior Research Analyst role. The nature of the work is project- and team-based. The role is responsible for both primary and secondary research activities, analysis and synthesis of data, and the organization and delivery of internal and client project deliverables. This role performs a combination of the following activities:

• Conduct secondary research on various industrial markets
• Conduct primary research, including in-depth interviews with senior professionals and experts across a broad range of industries
• Develop quantitative analysis of markets, including demand analysis (marketing sizing), segmentation and forecasting
• Research and profile companies, including analysis of company financial data and product positioning
• Develop written reports communicating key findings relevant to client’s business planning
• Work with clients in a collaborative manner to deliver high-value results
• Present research findings and recommendations to clients
• Contribute to internal performance improvement initiatives to implement new analytical techniques or tools

Key attributes for a successful candidate include:

• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Strong quantitative skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into client-ready reports
• Creativity to solve problems and develop approaches to complex analytical questions
• Experience and comfort working in a team-based environment
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task across multiple projects
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, often with short-term deadlines

Education and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability for business writing
• Bachelor’s degree in a preferred discipline, such as Economics, Business Management, or technical degree (eg, Engineering); all degrees will be considered
• Consulting experience, experience in industrial markets, master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience

We provide a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, where individuality and interests are encouraged. Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume. Your response should include your resume and a specific letter of interest demonstrating your analytical capabilities and fit to the position.

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