Market Research Analyst

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Overview This role is for a Market Research Analyst to join a property development marketing client of Hire Resolve, specifically Rainmaker Marketing. It is offered as a 6-month fixed contract with the intention of permanency, based in Umdloti, KZN. The Analyst will play a key role in delivering high-quality market intelligence across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use property developments. This involves interpreting complex datasets, identifying market trends, and providing strategic recommendations to support client decision-making. What you will do * Conduct comparative market analysis across multiple property sectors. * Produce detailed observations, insights and strategic recommendations. * Perform gap analysis for proposed developments. * Develop and implement online surveys. * Analyse survey findings and translate results into actionable insights. * Produce area profiles and property market summaries. * Manage research projects from initial brief through to completion. * Prepare and present research findings. * Support client presentations. * Provide technical guidance and support to Market Researchers and interns. * Contribute to research standards and continuous improvement initiatives. * Conduct quality checks on all research outputs. * Validate findings against client briefs and requirements. * Review datasets for accuracy, consistency and reliability. * Analyse large and complex datasets to identify meaningful trends and insights. * Utilise Claude, ChatGPT and other AI tools to improve research efficiency while maintaining appropriate analytical oversight. * Analyse property and market datasets, including Lightstone, SAPOA, Rode and TPN, where applicable. Requirements (from the original advert) * A strong analytical mindset. * Ability to interpret complex datasets. * Ability to identify market trends. * Ability to provide strategic recommendations that support client decision-making. * Ability to take ownership of research projects from inception through to final recommendations. * Ability to ensure all outputs meet Rainmaker Marketing's quality standards. * Ability to provide technical guidance to junior researchers. * Demonstrate the potential to grow into a senior analytical position within the department. Who should apply The ideal candidate is someone with a strong analytical mindset who can interpret complex datasets, identify market trends, and provide strategic recommendations. They should be capable of taking ownership of research projects from inception to completion, ensuring all outputs meet quality standards, and providing technical guidance to junior team members. The candidate should also demonstrate potential for growth into a senior analytical position within the department. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/market-research-analyst-hire-resolve-1 Source: myjobmag

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