Research Analyst

Market Research Analyst

Thomas and Reed is placing a Market Research Analyst at the Rural Export Center, within the International Trade Administration, in Fargo, North Dakota.

The Market Research Analyst shall work to deliver high-quality, thorough market research reports, and training. They will support the development of training content and support the delivery of in-person training content delivered in regions where rural companies have access to the training. The candidate shall provide regular reports and updates to the Market Research Program Manager.

Job Description

• Support the overall quality and visibility of the agency in interactions with clients and specialists, to generate positive word-of-mouth testimonials regarding the quality and benefit of the research being generated measured by the steady stream of research requests.
• Extensive written documentation of dates and specific research requests the client stated, conference call (coaching) notes, research updates from colleagues around the world, matrix findings, and final report notes.
• Prepare high-quality and thorough market research reports in a timely fashion, using project management tools and techniques and high-quality research tools (including those in the Common Data Platform). These tasks will be completed in close coordination with the Market Research Manager and Assistants.
• Co-deliver research results directly to clients at critical points along each project's process, ensuring that findings are clear, actionable, and in synch with agency programs, events, and services.
• Evaluate and recommend additional data tools that may be useful to the research process.
• Support the development and constant improvement of training content to ensure high-quality training seminars and webinars are available to clients.
• Co-deliver training seminars for clients, under the direction of the Market Research Manager and closely coordinated with other specialists from around the United States.
• Provide tools to the local specialists to facilitate event planning for the classes being coordinated through the agency including close attention to budgets and travel spending.

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