Market Intelligence Research Consultant

Company: Sedgwick
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

The 'Apply with SEEK' option will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option. Market Intelligence Research Consultant IF YOU CARE, THERES A PLACE FOR YOU HERE For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwicks talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assetstheir employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others. PRIMARY PURPOSE : To support the market intelligence framework by assessing and distilling marketplace information from primary and secondary sources into relevant, actionable insights for a selected internal audience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Supports the market intelligence framework with monitoring, reviewing, profiling and distilling key clients, competitors, industry and macroeconomic marketplace developments. Provides ad hoc market research requests. Assists with enhancing the Market Intelligence portal site, marketing analytics and miscellaneous marketing related projects. Prepares reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text. Analyzes market segments; identifies, explores and tracks emerging trends. Works with data from economic and industry information sources, synthesizing and analyzing data to create reports; provides assistance to executive, sales, marketing and client service directors. Identifies and evaluates information resources including industry content sources, online data bases, and secondary search services to ensure use of the best available sources. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Market/Competitive Intelligence, or Market Research from an accredited college or university strongly preferred. Experience Six (6) years competitive intelligence or market research experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. SharePoint and Access experience preferred. Experience with a CRM platform, SAS EG, EM and/or JMP preferred. Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of internet research techniques Demonstrated strategic planning and analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint and Access Strong organizational skills Self-starter capable of developing projects based on market insights Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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