How do they match: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

  • Business Development Analyst
  • Business Development Associate
  • Business Development Specialist
  • Government Business Development Specialist

  • Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

  • Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
  • Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.
  • Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.

  • Analyze consumer trends.
  • Analyze industry trends.
  • Analyze market conditions or trends.
  • Develop business or market strategies.
  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
  • Establish business management methods.
  • Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices.
  • Monitor business indicators.