Research Analyst

The National Safety Council seeks a Research Analyst in our Itasca, IL headquarters.

 

Responsibilities:

-  Conduct research analysis on existing and potential Occupational Safety and Health training products. 

-  Design, execute, and interpret quantitative and qualitative analyses. 

-  Present conclusions and recommendations to Management on product pricing trends, product demand, competitors, and market movements. 

-  Identify existing and latent market segments. 

-  Analyze data on established and prospective customers across multiple industries to forecast product demand.

-  Make market share and market size recommendations. 

-  Understand the scope of projects and executes necessary work elements.  Design and execute surveys using survey software.

-  Ability to code and analyze survey responses.

-  Utilize statistical techniques using SPSS to analyze and interpret data to be used in actionable product research recommendations. 

-  Ability to use GIS software such as MS MapPoint. 

-  Other duties as assigned by the Director of Product Development

 

Requirements

-  Two to five years experience in a Product Development or Market Research function is strongly preferred.

-  Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Social Sciences or a related field. 

-  Excellent leadership skills are required to collaborate with Executive Directors and Product Line Managers.

-  Effective problem solving and analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills along with careful attention to detail is vital.

-  In addition, strong computer skills with experience working with Excel, SPSS, and Access are required.

-  Knowledge of Crystal Reporting and SQL Programming is a plus but not required.

-  Internet research skills are a must.

 

The National Safety Council is a not-for-profit, non-governmental public service organization committed to protecting lives and promoting health throughout the world.  In carrying out its mission, the Council works with thousands of allied organizations in industry, labor, government, education and the community-at-large.

 

The Council offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.  Interested candidates should send their resume and salary history/requirements to the corporate office at: 

 

The National Safety Council

Attn: Recruitment Team

1121 Spring Lake Drive

Itasca, IL  60143

Fax: 630-285-0243

Email: staffing@nsc.org

Website: www.nsc.org

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