Market Intelligence Analyst

Longbow Research; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longbow Research is seeking a Market Intelligence Analyst in Ohio to gather industry and channel intelligence through direct outreach to executives, customers, and other market participants. You will translate conversations into actionable insights for internal teams and synthesize information into clear research reports and presentations.

The role requires curiosity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships while delivering concise, data-driven analyses to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in market research, industry research, consulting, competitive intelligence, business analysis, or similar.
• Ability to engage directly with industry participants to gather insights.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication with confidence initiating conversations.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to organize, evaluate, and interpret unstructured information.
• Ability to identify meaningful trends, competitive developments, and market signals from multiple information sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research through outreach and conversations with industry participants to gather market and channel intelligence.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts, including executives, customers, suppliers, distributors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Research industry trends, competitive dynamics, market developments, and emerging opportunities across assigned sectors.
• Monitor industry activity and identify signals that may impact market performance, competitive positioning, or customer behavior.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear, actionable research reports and presentations.
• Transform fragmented or unstructured information into organized insights that support decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal research team members to develop industry perspectives and support ongoing research initiatives.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Synthesis of information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Market Intelligence Analyst to gather industry and channel intelligence through direct engagement with industry participants, identify emerging market trends and competitive developments, and translate this primary research into actionable insights for internal teams. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, and comfortable engaging and initiating conversations with industry executives, customers, suppliers, distributors, and other market participants to gather firsthand market intelligence.

Success in this role requires the ability to collect information from multiple sources, identify meaningful patterns, and communicate findings clearly and concisely. If you enjoy building relationships, asking thoughtful questions, and transforming conversations into actionable insights, you'll thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research through outreach and conversations with industry participants to gather market and channel intelligence.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts, including executives, customers, suppliers, distributors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Research industry trends, competitive dynamics, market developments, and emerging opportunities across assigned sectors.
• Monitor industry activity and identify signals that may impact market performance, competitive positioning, or customer behavior.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear, actionable research reports and presentations.
• Transform fragmented or unstructured information into organized insights that support decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal research team members to develop industry perspectives and support ongoing research initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in market research, industry research, consulting, competitive intelligence, business analysis, or a similar research-oriented role.
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with industry participants, customers, executives, or subject matter experts to gather information and insights.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with confidence initiating conversations and developing professional relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to organize, evaluate, and interpret unstructured information.
• Ability to identify meaningful trends, competitive developments, and market signals from multiple information sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting primary research interviews or market intelligence projects.
• Familiarity with channel research, competitive analysis, or industry monitoring.
• Experience producing written research reports, market assessments, or strategic analyses.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates are naturally curious, comfortable speaking with industry professionals, skilled at uncovering valuable insights, and able to convert information into research that helps drive informed business decisions.