Graduate Research Analyst
2015-07-29 11:08:48
2015-08-11 00:00:00
- Reading, Berkshire
- £22k
- 11th Aug ’15
- Closed
This client provides technology companies with strategic marketing intelligence, research, market data, analysis and clear advice. This knowledge is delivered to clients using various techniques including written reports, face-to-face meetings, telephone support and conference presentations.
Unlike most market research and advisory companies, all material is delivered electronically for maximum client benefit. This firm is headquartered in Europe and produces analysis and advice specifically for high-tech vendors operating in the European market in addition to market data, forecasts and trends analysis at a worldwide level.
This company is looking for a Research Analyst to work in a forward thinking technology industry. In this role you will be analysing technology and routes-to-market trends. The role will include face-to-face and desk research and analysis in these areas for quarterly market data, forecasting growth, country performance, written reports, and presentations, as well as in response to client enquiries.
The key responsibilities for this role are as follows:
- You will research companies and products; this will mainly be web and telephone based research
- Keep up to date and analyse the latest market and technology trends using quantitative and qualitative research techniques
- Analyse data, build a report and present findings
- Produce forecasts
- Attend client meetings, trade shows and conferences; this will include some international travel
- Provide written and verbal responses to clients
Essential Skills:
- 2.1 or above in Economics, Geography, Psychology or related with an analytical element
- Highly numerate and analytical
- Good quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team player and able to use initiative
- Good report writing skills
- Good Excel and Access is desirable
- Strong interest in new technologies
- A second language is ideal but in no way essential