Market Research Analyst | Remote - #35361

Manila Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment Limited is seeking a Market Research Analyst to build and maintain competitor benchmarks across Major Domestic Appliances and Small Domestic Appliances. You will deliver real-time market intelligence to support category strategy, product development and retailer engagement.

The role involves UK and international market analysis, weekly and monthly reporting, and identifying emerging trends and innovations with practical recommendations for the UK market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in Market Research Analyst.
• Experience supporting the Commercial and Retail industries is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience working with UK-based or international markets/clients.
• Strong market research and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to manage large volumes of data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Naturally curious with a passion for identifying trends and insights.
• Comfortable undertaking repetitive monitoring and benchmarking tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain live competitor benchmarking databases across MDA and SDA categories.
• Monitor competitor product launches, price points, promotions, warranty, innovation, retailer ranging, product discontinuations and market activity.
• Track developments across key retailers and brands to identify opportunities for new product development.
• Ensure market data is accurate, up to date, and actively maintained.
• Produce concise weekly market intelligence reports covering key activity, launches, innovations, and threats.
• Publish monthly trend and innovation reports with strategic recommendations for the UK market.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Independent working

Trend identification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Profile:

Our client is a privately owned, dynamic business, focused on providing home appliance solutions to retailers, consumers, and business-to-business customers.

They take care of the complete supply chain, from product sourcing and factory management to home delivery and everything in between. They take the headache out of getting the right product to the right place at the right time.

They pride themselves on working closely with their licensed partners across a number of product categories and are the exclusive license holder of the Russell Hobbs brand for Microwaves, Large Appliances, Floorcare, Heating, Cooling, and Air Treatment.

Their licensed ranges include George Foreman BBQs, Rangemaster Small Appliances, and a variety of Heating, Cooling, and Air Treatment products under the Zanussi brand.

They also have a portfolio of their own brands, which offers the flexibility to react quickly to ever-changing customer needs and market trends.

They have been delighting retailers with exceptional service and innovative solutions for over 12 years. Their energetic team boasts vast experience working in this sector across both the UK and China.

Job Overview:

The Market Research Analyst will be responsible for creating and maintaining competitor benchmarks across all MDA (Major Domestic Appliances) and SDA (Small Domestic Appliances) categories, providing the business with a real-time view of market activity, competitor movements, pricing, promotions, product launches, and emerging trends.

This role will deliver actionable market intelligence that supports category strategy, product development, commercial planning, and retailer engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

UK Market Intelligence

• Maintain live competitor benchmarking databases across all MDA and SDA categories.
• Monitor competitor product launches, price points, promotions, warranty, innovation, retailer ranging, product discontinuations, sustainability and market activity.
• Track developments across key retailers and brands to identify opportunities for new product development.
• Ensure all market data is accurate, up to date, and actively maintained.

Weekly Reporting

Produce a concise weekly market intelligence report covering:

• Key competitor activity and market movements.
• New product launches and innovations.
• Emerging opportunities and competitive threats.

International Trend Analysis

Monitor key international markets, including:

• Germany
• USA
• Other relevant European and global markets

Research and identify:

• Emerging consumer trends
• Product innovations
• New technologies
• Design trends
• Sustainability developments
• Market disruptions likely to influence the UK market

Monthly Trend & Innovation Report

• Produce a monthly report highlighting:
• Key international market developments.
• Emerging product and technology trends.
• Innovation opportunities for future range development.
• Strategic recommendations for the UK market.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in Market Research Analyst
• Experience supporting the Commercial and Retail industries is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience working with UK-based or international markets/clients.
• Strong market research and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to manage large volumes of data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Naturally curious with a passion for identifying trends and insights.
• Comfortable undertaking repetitive monitoring and benchmarking tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Deliverables

• Accurate and up-to-date competitor benchmarks maintained across all categories.
• Timely delivery of weekly and monthly reports.
• Identification of emerging trends before they become established in the UK market.
• Actionable insights that support commercial and category decision-making.
• Development of a trusted, real-time source of market intelligence for the business.

Job Type: Direct Employment

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

4:00 PM–12:00 AM PH time (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM UK time),with flexibility to accommodate an agreed working schedule.

Industry: Manufacturing/Home Appliance