Job Title: Industry Analyst
Location: Remote working supported with some travel required, Company’s headquarter is in Marlborough
Salary: Competitive (reflective of relevant experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
MZA provides insight and analysis on the evolution of the market and competitive landscape for business communications solutions and services, specifically unified communications, business collaboration and contact centre solutions. The company are supporting many leading vendors, service providers, channels, investment firms, finance and private equity organisations with its Global, regional and country level analysis.
Job Role
We are seeking industry analysts to join our team providing qualitative and quantitative insight on the competitive landscape and market opportunity for business communications solutions. You will be working as part of the team delivering a schedule of syndicated research outputs, representing the company at industry and vendor events and supporting enquiries from our growing customer base.
The role offers the opportunity for pro-active and ambitious candidates to work in a dynamic industry sector, alongside experienced industry analysts, further developing existing research and analytical skills and building a reputation as a recognised thought leader in the business communications and collaboration industry.
The roles would suit applicants with a proven experience in a market analysis or market intelligence environment or demonstrating strong research and analytical capabilities. A passion for technology is required and existing knowledge of the business collaboration and/or contact centre technology area and competitive landscape is desired.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Scope, plan, research and deliver insights including vendor share tracking and market forecasts in Excel, Word and PowerPoint format
- Pro-actively monitor key market, technology and vendor announcements, conducting primary and secondary research with key market players and industry experts
- Present research findings to clients and at industry events and respond to client enquiries
- Develop and broaden the company’s existing research base, research coverage, drive company and own personal reputation as a thought leader within the industry
The Candidate:
Candidates will ideally have relevant analysis and industry experience in the field of communications technology, specifically collaboration and contact centre markets (or an adjacent technology segment where skills may be transferrable).
Key Skills/Experience:
- Higher education qualification in a business, mathematical or IT discipline is preferred (or equivalent proven experience) but not essential
- Experience of researching and assimilating information from a variety of primary and secondary sources to produce and present competitive analysis and forecast analysis reports, articulating clearly research methodology and conclusions
- High level of numeracy and IT literacy with proficiency in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language essential – additional languages desirable but not essential)
- Ability to work both independently with minimal direct supervision and collaboratively as part of a small team, demonstrating leadership skills
Location: Flexible Working, UK based. Remote working supported, candidates should expect a mix of remote working plus an element of UK and international travel to fulfil the role and position requirements.
Please note that due to the nature of the role candidates must already be eligible to both live and work in the UK to be considered.
We are interested in applications from candidates who can demonstrate the majority of the skills and experience detailed. If you are interested in this role and believe you have the capability of fulfilling the role, but may lack some of the specific stated experience or skill requirements, we’re happy to consider such applications where supporting detail is provided.
The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.
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