Market Research Analyst Freelancer Opportunity - Alberta, Canada

Euromonitor; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading market research firm is seeking individuals in Alberta, Canada for a contract-based research role. Tasks include conducting personal visits to stores and phone interviews to gather market data. Candidates should be capable of working 30-35 hours weekly, possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and be motivated to research consumer markets. The position offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate with an international team while contributing to significant research projects.

Benefits

Continuous training in market research methodologies

Collaboration with international team

Qualifications

• Available to work 30-35 hours a week on project-based tasks.
• Located in Alberta and able to work remotely.
• Disposition to visit local stores for information gathering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal visits and phone interviews for market research.
• Gather secondary source information.
• Collaborate with project managers across Americas.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with Excel

Problem-solving

Time-management

Self-motivation

Tenacity in information pursuit

Job description

Euromonitor International is looking for someone interested in collaborating within a Market Research opportunity. The researcher is tasked with project-based work, working for project managers based in Americas. It is an opportunity which suits self-starting individuals who are available in 2 weeks and who are looking for the flexibility of contract work and the challenge of reporting on consumer markets. You would be involved in personal visits to stores or phone interviews in Alberta, Canada.

Our research addresses the following types of question in order to deliver insightful business intelligence:

• How much fruit juice was sold in your country in 2024? Why did sales increase/decline over the previous year?
• What companies are the leading players in the shampoo category? What share of sales is held by the leading brands?
• Is there a market for this product in X country? What channels could it be sold through? How should the product be positioned to maximize its potential?
• Why is company X doing better than company Y? What strategy is being employed and how is this supported operationally?

Your profile

• You are located in a major city in Alberta, Canada, and able to work remotely, are comfortable with contract work, and have access to a personal computer and the Internet.
• You would be available to work 30 - 35 hours a week while in the project
• You would be prepared to be involved in personal visits to stores and in secondary source information gathering
• You enjoy problem-solving, can work independently, are an open communicator, pay attention to deadlines, and are tenacious in your pursuit of information

• Disposition to visit local stores to capture relevant product information and to discuss the industry with key staff.
• Experience with Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in market research and tenacity in the pursuit of information
• Excellent time-management, organization and self-motivation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes in project scope, starting dates, etc

Continuous training in our market research methodologies via online courses and selected live training sessions.

Collaboration with an international team across Americas and beyond.

The ability to contribute to research projects for top multinationals.

Please attach a copy of your current CV. Please give an indication of your salary expectations.

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