Market Analyst

Servest Careers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in South Africa is seeking a Market Research Analyst to conduct comprehensive market analysis and support business development strategies. The ideal candidate holds an honours degree in a relevant field and possesses strong analytical skills. You'll track market trends, collaborate with sales teams, and develop actionable insights. This is a contract position offering the chance to impact strategic decisions within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to interpret data and identify key trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data tools such as Power BI.
• Curious and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and data analysis to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to translate insights into strategic actions.
• Support the development of industry profiles and competitor analyses.
• Create clear, concise reports and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights.

Skills

Research Skills

Data Analysis

Pricing Strategy

Information Dissemination

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Econometrics, Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics or Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive market research and data analysis to identify new business opportunities and potential target clients.

Explore different industries (e.g. logistics, retail, healthcare, education, energy and manufacturing) to understand where Servests services can add value.

Track market trends, client behaviour and emerging technologies that may influence the FM sector.

Support the development of industry profiles and competitor analyses to guide sales strategy.

Assist in creating market insight reports, dashboards and presentations for the executive and sales teams.

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to translate insights into strategic actions and client opportunities.

Collect, clean, interpret and model complex data sets to identify patterns and trends.

Develop and maintain market intelligence databases and tracking systems.

Create clear, concise reports and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Skills

• Research Skills – Ability to gather market intelligence, monitor industry trends and conduct pricing research to inform business decisions.
• Data Analysis – Expertise in collecting, cleaning, interpreting and modelling complex data sets to identify patterns and trends that drive commercial insights.
• Pricing Strategy – Knowledge of how to determine optimal pricing for products or services to maximise revenue and maintain competitiveness in the market.
• Information Dissemination – Strong ability to translate complex data and findings into clear, concise reports and presentations for stakeholders and the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
• Strategic Thinking – Capability to use insights to develop and refine commercial strategies and identify new market opportunities that align with Servests growth objectives.
• Collaboration – Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with business, finance, marketing and sales teams to ensure insights are actioned appropriately.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Econometrics, Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics or Data Analytics.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret data and identify key trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data tools such as Power BI.
• Proficiency in data modelling, data insights, research and analysis.
• Keen interest in business strategy, growth and market research.
• Proactive learner with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Curious and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Required Experience

• Microsoft Access, SQL, Analysis Skills.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Securities Law, Data Mining, Investment Banking, Market Research.
• Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Bloomberg, Data Analysis Skills.

Employment Type

Contract

Department / Functional Area

Business Development

Experience Years

Vacancy 1