Senior Research Analyst at IDC

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Senior Analyst role is data driven role
• Senior Analysts at IDC work both independently and collaboratively across Research Groups in MEA
• Conduct primary and secondary research focused in MEA for IT devices and technologies including but not limited to: Mobile Phones and PC Monitors
• Goal is to be able to perform market sizing/brand share for responsible technologies for the countries/regions assigned to you
• Role is extremely Data Entry Intensive and we need the person to use their superior Excel and Statistical modeling skills to be able to enter and analyze large sheets of data in most efficient manner
• Identify and maintain the correct industry contacts and obtain the information needed to perform market sizing and understand market trends
• Ability to work well under pressure and strictly adhere to deadlines
• Regularly work with quantitative market sizing and forecast tool
• Consistently analyze business and market trends from large data sets
• Regularly write insightful reports (including publications and press releases) with ability to draw meaningful conclusions from dat
• Contribute to custom research engagements, including with other teams within IDC
• Contribute to business development by building and maintaining industry relationships
• Public speaking and periodic public presentations at IDC events and clients
• Prepare strong qualitative write ups and required documentations each quarter

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English
• University degree
• Market research experience, preferably with knowledge of the ICT market
• Printing and document solutions/Mobile Phones industry knowledge, IT hardware distribution or channel management is preferred

Candidate has to be able to demonstrate:

• Experience with primary and secondary research
• High proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office software packages
• Ability to discuss and provide a view on market trends
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Good interviewing skills and communication style
• Ability to develop and maintain industry and channel contacts
• Solid business acumen, a general enthusiasm for exploring IT Markets and Developments
• Familiarity with high-tech markets and a background in market research, product management, consulting, financial analysis, marketing, journalism etc.