Career Opportunities - Fulfilling Careers at the Freedonia Group

The Freedonia Group, founded in 1985, is a leading international publisher of business information and industry research, publishing more than 100 industry studies each year. Freedonia studies specialize in the life sciences, chemicals, plastics, packaging, building materials, energy, and communications industries. Our industry analysis provides an unbiased outlook and a reliable assessment of an industry and includes product and market forecasts, industry trends, threats and opportunities, competitive strategies, market share determinations and company profiles. More than 90% of the industrial companies in the Fortune 500 use Freedonia research to help with their strategic planning.

INDUSTRY ANALYST

The Freedonia Group, located in Mayfield Village, Ohio, is actively seeking bright and articulate writers who are also comfortable with numbers to assist in the research and writing of in-depth industry studies covering a range of topics. We are looking for college graduates with 0-5 years work experience.

The successful candidate will likely be a recent graduate of an economics, finance, business or a related program. However, we encourage people from a wide range of disciplines to apply. Creativity, strong analytical skills and an impressive capacity to turn analysis into insightful and easily understood business English are also required of the position. We need people who write and research well. Potential candidates should feel comfortable working with spreadsheets and numbers. Analysts collect statistics and information, conduct phone interviews with industry participants and analyze trends. A demonstrated interest in and local knowledge of regions outside the United States strengthen an applicant's candidacy.

The successful candidate will possess excellent writing and research skills, a strong aptitude with numbers and spreadsheets/word processing, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Resume and cover letter may be emailed to the Human Resources Manager (jobstfg@freedonia.com)

EDITOR - FREEDONIA FOCUS REPORTS

Freedonia Focus Reports, is actively seeking candidates for an editor of market research reports with 0-5 years experience. The successful candidate will have an impressive capacity to recognize what is insightful and easily understood business English and what is not. Superior writing skills and attention to detail are required, but candidates do not have to have editing experience.

An undergraduate degree is prerequisite (does NOT have to be in English/Writing), and education and/or experience related to economics, business, finance or related subjects are not a requirement but strengthen an applicant's candidacy.

The position is salaried with a full benefits package. Freedonia maintains a casual dress code and a professional but friendly work atmosphere.

Resume and cover letter may be emailed Human Resources Manager (jobstfg@freedonia.com)

RESEARCHER/ANALYST - FREEDONIA FOCUS REPORTS

Freedonia Focus Reports is actively seeking candidates for an entry-level research analyst position with responsibilities in market research, analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will likely be a recent graduate of an economics, finance, business or a related program. Creativity, strong analytical skills and an impressive capacity to turn analysis into insightful, easily understood business English are required of the position.
A demonstrated interest in and local knowledge of regions outside the United States strengthen an applicant's candidacy.

Specific responsibilities include:

Identifying and collecting primary and secondary data
Synthesizing data into standard formats to facilitate data analysis
Analyzing data and expressing findings in standard, written reporting formats

The position is salaried with a full benefits package. Freedonia maintains a casual dress code and a professional but friendly work atmosphere.

Resume and cover letter may be emailed to (jobstfg@freedonia.com)

Freedonia Custom Research Openings

Freedonia Custom Research, a Freedonia subsidiary, undertakes business research assignments at the specific request of a client, and the results of that research are for the exclusive use of the contracting client. Freedonia Custom Research serves global market leaders across numerous industries, as well as private equity and investment firms. We take a structured approach to research studies that involves detailed project planning, in-depth primary and secondary research and analysis, and synthesizing data into actionable findings to inform our clients' strategic planning.

Custom research assignments typically include research and analysis of the following areas:

Market sizing/market share
Market segmentation
Historic and forecasted demand
Potential customer market identification
Distribution channel assessment
Value chain analysis
Market attractiveness
Customer perceptions and purchasing decision-making
Competitive profiling
Production capacity/supply analysis

Freedonia Custom Research projects typically involve collection of data from primary and secondary sources, development of hypotheses, analysis of data and presentation of findings to our client.

CUSTOM RESEARCH ANALYST

Freedonia Custom Research is seeking individuals who can work across industries in a team-based environment. The analyst role is responsible for both primary and secondary research activities, analysis of data and the organization and delivery of the project deliverable.

Key attributes for a successful analyst include:

Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate findings to colleagues and clients
Strong quantitative skills and keen attention to detail
Ability to analyze and organize data into meaningful presentations
Experience working in team-based environment
Intellectual curiosity and interest in a wide range of industries
Strong client service attitude
A solid understanding of market research methodologies
Consulting experience, MBA, economics degree, and/or marketing degree, familiarity with business research a plus but not required

Resume and cover letter may be emailed to (jobstfg@freedonia.com)

CUSTOM RESEARCH SALES EXECUTIVE

Freedonia Custom Research is seeking individuals who can sell custom research engagements across industries in a team-based environment. The Sales Executive role is responsible for lead development, consultative selling, sales proposal development, closing business, quality assurance / client satisfaction and account management.

Key attributes for a successful sales executive include:

Excellent verbal, writing and listening skills
Consultative selling approach
Strong attention to detail
Ability to understand client objectives, analyze and organize responses into meaningful proposals
Experience working in team-based environment
Strong client service attitude
A solid understanding of business development and market research
Consulting sales experience, MBA, economics degree, and/or marketing degree, familiarity with business research a plus but not required

Resume and cover letter may be emailed to (jobstfg@freedonia.com)

Receipt of e-mailed resumes will be acknowledged by return e-mail. Receipt of faxed or mailed resumes will not be acknowledged. The Freedonia Group retains all resumes for one year. The resumes are periodically reviewed, and The Freedonia Group contacts applicants with whom it wishes to further discuss employment opportunities.