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

Industry Market Researchers/Writers - The Freedonia Group has a number of openings for individuals who can author industry market research studies. Studies are typically 150-250 pages in length, and contain an analysis of market shares, competitive strategies, new product developments and key industry trends, as well as quantitative product and market forecasts.

Initially, you will work with a supervisor and be trained to conduct secondary and primary market research with respect to a particular industry. Industries covered by Freedonia include chemicals, plastics, building materials, packaging, automotive, energy, industrial components, life sciences, as well as many others. The information that you collect will then be converted to a comprehensive industry study. The position requires strong writing and analytic skills. A graduate degree and some industry experience are preferred. A competitive compensation and benefits structure is offered, along with advancement opportunities for successful hires.

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

JUNIOR ECONOMIST

We are currently seeking a junior economist to join the Industry Analyst group. As a junior economist, you will be responsible for making sure the numbers used in multiple studies are consistent with published data and across TFG studies. The junior economist is responsible for helping to put together three major sets of information:

US, China and World Composites historical series and forecasts for 5- and 10-years ahead, which include variables such as GDP, population, construction spending, and manufacturers� shipments
Other economic indicators for analysts� studies
US and European trade data

Some of the information is required on a regular basis. For example, the US composites are done four times a year, while the China and World Composites are done twice a year. The indicators and the trade data requests arise in the course of the various studies done by the industry analysts. In addition to fulfilling the duties mentioned above, a good junior economist will find ways to organize information and present it in forms that will make it easier and faster for TFG analysts to access.

Skills / Qualifications

Good G.P.A
B.A/B.S. or M.A. in Economics, Math, Business, or Accounting a plus (other degrees will be considered)
Spreadsheets: beyond basics a plus
Research � comfortable conducting research and working with primary and secondary documents, as well as the ability to assess the quality of sources
Self-disciplined and able to meet deadlines
Capable of multitasking and working on multiple projects at the same time
Good Interpersonal Skills/Communication Skills

The skills required to be a good junior economist are an ability to find sources of information, critically assess those sources and reconcile them, and develop a method for basic forecasting. Econometric skills are not needed. Writing skills are not critical, but an ability to communicate verbally is important. This is a job where you get to set your own schedule, budgeting time so that information can be passed on to the industry analysts in a timely fashion.

Resume and cover letter may be emailed to (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 to Tobin, 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)

WEB DEVELOPER / PROGRAMMER

The Freedonia Group (www.freedoniagroup.com), a leading international market research firm provides a casual, but high energy environment in which to work and has an opening for a web developer /programmer.

Challenging, fun position, as web developer / programmer supporting and enhancing our key business systems including our e-commerce website and marketing systems. We seek a dynamic, competent individual with mid level development experience, a can do attitude, creative thinking and attention to detail.

Pre-requisite programming language / development environment experience:

Visual Studio 2008 / .NET 3.5sp1
Event driven .NET development in C#
ASP.NET
.NET WinForms
MSSQL query language / TSQL

Additional skills a plus but not required:

Perl / CGI
Familiarity with XML
Report writers, especially Crystal Reports

Qualifications:

3-5 + Years Programming Experience

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.