PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and defines the objective of an assigned marketing research project; determines the best methods to use to meet those objectives.
• Drafts questionnaires, polls, surveys, and other data collection resources.
• Researches and compiles data related to current product market, customer demographics and interest, and factors influencing product demand; analyzes results to identify ways of maximizing sales and market penetration of current products.
• Compiles data related to competitors’ products such as pricing, sales, and marketing or distribution methodology.
• Summarizes and analyzes data; makes recommendations related to research findings.
• Reports findings, complete with graphs illustrating data and written text explaining complex findings.
• Identifies potential new products or markets through research.
• Forecasts and tracks industry marketing and sales trends based on collected data.
• Delivers reports and presentations of findings to management and/or executive leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing research, statistics, math, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• One to two years of business-related experience is required, preferably involving data analysis, financial modeling and presentation design.
• Experience working within a consulting, compensation or health care-related firm is preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge and experience working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Basic programming experience is a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to:
  • Gather, analyze and organize data using a logical and systematic process.
  • Ascertain relevant and irrelevant data when conducting analytical work.
  • Visualize and articulate problems and concepts in a systematic manner.
  • Recognize patterns and issues in sets of data.
  • Identify obstacles impeding project progression.
• Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly language and tailor communications, formal or informal, to the audience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills are required.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior research and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts and methodologies into easily understood language.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to successfully assist with project deliverables in a very driven and changing organization.
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines or changing needs.
• Confidence and ability to work independently, as well as in a team structure.
• High level of self-motivation.
• Ability to work well with and manage a certain degree of ambiguity.
• Intellectual curiosity, seeking opportunities to develop new skills.

Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.