Salary Breakdown
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Average
$62,520
ANNUAL
$30.06
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,100
ANNUAL
$14.47
HOURLY
Mid Level
$58,090
ANNUAL
$27.93
HOURLY
Expert Level
$103,230
ANNUAL
$49.63
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
13,540
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Analyst
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Specialist
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Manager
Supporting Programs
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
01
Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
02
Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
03
Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.
04
Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.
05
Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data.
06
Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.
07
Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace.
08
Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.
09
Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.
10
Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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