Remote FMCG Market Insights Analyst

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Cutting-edge analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical FMCG Market Analyst to join our remote team. The role focuses on in-depth market research, consumer trend analysis, and competitive landscape assessments to inform strategy and product development.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in market analysis, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency with Excel, SPSS, R, and Python. This remote role offers flexible hours and opportunities to contribute to forecasting and BI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Business, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of market analysis or data analysis experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Excel, SPSS, R, Python, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and market research techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis on the FMCG sector, identifying key trends, growth opportunities, and potential risks.
• Analyze consumer behavior, purchasing patterns, and demographic data to provide insights into target markets.
• Monitor competitor activities, product launches, pricing strategies, and market share within the FMCG space.
• Develop and maintain market intelligence databases and reporting dashboards to track key performance indicators.
• Generate regular reports and presentations summarizing findings, insights, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide data-driven support for strategic initiatives.
• Utilize various data analysis tools and methodologies to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, new technologies, and analytical techniques relevant to market research.
• Contribute to the development of forecasting models for sales and market demand.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Market research

Data storytelling

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Statistics/Marketing/Business or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical FMCG Market Analyst to join our remote team. The role focuses on in-depth market research, consumer trend analysis, and competitive landscape assessments to inform strategy and product development.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in market analysis, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency with Excel, SPSS, R, and Python. This remote role offers flexible hours and opportunities to contribute to forecasting and BI initiatives.