Research Analyst - Grazeley, United Kingdom - Informa PLC

    Informa PLC
    Informa PLC Grazeley, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Job Description

    We are looking for a Research Analyst who will be a part of the Global Channels research team in Reading and will be responsible for contributing to Canalys' Channels Analysis and Managed Services Analysis research services. The individual must be data and results-oriented, hungry to drive the innovation within our services, implement ideas, and work with team members to drive commercial success. A particular interest in technology and routes-to-market would be an advantage. The individual will be part of a globally dispersed team, and must be able to manage working with colleagues and senior executives from around the world.

    Impact you'll make

  • Drive research and provide insights into channels to help vendors and channel partners develop their go-to-market strategies.
  • Supporting the Canalys channels and managed services research agendas and conducting primary research with vendors and channel partners to acquire market insights to support clients' decision making.
  • Creating and delivering research deliverables to clients (including presentations, reports, surveys etc.).
  • Presenting research insights to senior level decision makers of clients' regional or HQ teams.
  • Developing client relationships and broadening research network.
  • Contributing to global research engagements/projects, which including conducting research interviews.
  • Supporting business development of projects.
  • Contribute to global research engagements/projects, which may include conducting research interviews, creating questionnaires, working with digital research tools.
  • Qualifications

    What you'll bring

  • Able to develop insights the current and emerging market and technology trends and their impact on clients' business
  • Excellent communication skills as the role requires responding to client inquiries, researching channels to market and addressing the press.
  • Exceptional data analytical skills
  • Strong analytical skills interested in digital tools and how they support research.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Willing to learn and share.
  • Prior experience in market research is an added bonus.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, are essential.
  • Strong English language verbal and written skills are essential. Fluency in other European languages would be an advantage (especially Spanish).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of our company values of Accountability, Quality, Passion, Care, Being flexible and Thinking globally.
  • There are travel opportunities to Europe, particularly Berlin and travel to London to meet clients.

    Additional Information

    You can make a real impact at Informa Tech, because what we do matters – and we do it at scale. Informa Tech is a division of Informa, where no two days are the same and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community.

    Employee experience is very important to us. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritise promotions internally.

    Why Canalys?

    Canalys offers both the spontaneity and autonomy of a start-up with the security of an established organization. This is a flexible, office-based role in Portland, OR, with company offices across Europe and Asia. You'll collaborate with colleagues and clients worldwide and work as a team across different time zones and regions.

    You'll gain experience working with senior-level industry executives and develop an understanding of strategies from a wide array of the technology industry's leading companies.

    We are offering a competitive salary with an uncapped bonus and comprehensive benefits, including an attractive medical and dental insurance plan, cell phone, laptop, corporate credit card and paid time off.

    Canalys provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.