Entry-Level Consumer & Retail Market Research Analyst

JM Search & Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Search is a leading retained executive search firm that partners with private equity and growth-focused organizations. This entry-level role offers exposure to market intelligence, industry research, and candidate profiling within a collaborative environment.

You will help prepare search materials, coordinate logistics, maintain the internal Thrive database, and support senior colleagues on client relationships, compliance, and pitch development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; competitive intelligence/knowledge management advanced studies a plus.
• Effective writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects concurrently.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Internet research, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational business acumen by researching industry news, trends, and insights.
• Provide market and competitive analyses for current and prospective searches.
• Define ideal candidate profiles and lead candidate-pool development through online resources, networking, and internal databases.
• Assist in preparing search materials such as position descriptions, candidate write-ups, and update reports.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and client meetings, tracking deadlines and deliverables.
• Serve as primary internal contact for stakeholders, seeking guidance from senior team members.
• Maintain Thrive database with search data, resumes, compensation notes, and status updates.
• Support development of marketing collateral, search examples, market maps, and executive bios for pitches.
• Monitor industry developments and communicate trends impacting searches and business opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Writing & editing

Multitasking

Internet research

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

JM Search is a leading retained executive search firm that partners with private equity and growth-focused organizations. This entry-level role offers exposure to market intelligence, industry research, and candidate profiling within a collaborative environment.

You will help prepare search materials, coordinate logistics, maintain the internal Thrive database, and support senior colleagues on client relationships, compliance, and pitch development.