Marketing Research Assistant

Summary
Position will support business research, analysis, and presentation of findings in support of an industrial business manufacturing products for sale to other businesses. Most research will be done via desktop web surfing. Information presented in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Specific outreach via email may be required on occasion. Position will report directly to Michael Toro, VP Strategic Marketing.

Requirements
1. Strong command of written English language.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
3. Knowledge of creative, advanced search engine (Google, etc.) Boolean search approaches.
4. Business background: understanding of basic financial terms e.g. FCF, EBITDA, inventory turns.
5. Willingness to ask questions if expectations are not clear – better to pause and clarify than to do an outstanding job completing the wrong objective.
6. I am generally available daily to answer specific questions, or to review interim results. I would like to see intermediate work so I can direct/adjust priority as it progresses. Not necessarily daily, but at logical points or if questions as to what would be best come up. Too much communication is better than too little.
7. Most research will be done by web, some by email. Phone calls not required.
8. Business or Marketing degree.