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Career: Market Research Analysts
Job Description
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product or service. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May use survey results to create a marketing campaign based on regional preferences and buying habits.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text. |
100
|
Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace. |
100
|
Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. |
100
|
Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand. |
100
|
Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature. |
96
|
Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data. |
96
|
Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction. |
96
|
Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data. |
96
|
Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals. |
92
|
Attend staff conferences to provide management with information and proposals concerning the promotion, distribution, design, and pricing of company products or services. |
83
|
Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies. |
83
|
Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs. |
75
|
Direct trained survey interviewers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
77
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
77
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Getting Information
|
76
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
75
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Processing Information
|
72
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
72
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
69
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
67
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
64
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
63
|
Thinking Creatively
|
63
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
58
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
57
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
56
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
55
|
Interacting With Computers
|
53
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
48
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
45
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
45
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
34
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
30
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
26
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
16
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
14
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
13
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
9
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
9
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|