IDC Malaysia
www.idc.com

Advertised on 5-5-07. Application deadline on 22-5-07.


IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 900 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 90 countries worldwide. For more than 43 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.


Market Research Analyst
(KL,Malaysia)

IDC Malaysia seeks a results oriented individual with a background in market research from a leading independent research firm or a market intelligence unit of the IT vendor community. The candidate should possess both a keen analytical sense, be someone who is comfortable and enjoys working with data and has an ability to convey findings with a crisp and concise writing style. Strong writing skills are required and professional writing samples should be submitted with your resume.

Reporting to the Senior Research Manager, the primary responsibilities of this position include:


  • Tracking, analyzing and market sizing on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Analyze the competitive landscape and forecast the market
  • Develop a good understanding of emerging products and technologies and their impact on the local and regional market
  • Write succinct and concise quarterly updates/ bulletins and reports
  • Handle client inquiries and presenting findings to clients and vendors in workshops

Requirements:

Interested individuals that meet the following minimum requirements are encouraged to apply:

  • Individuals with a minimum 2-4 years job experience in a market research firm, a market intelligence division of an IT company, or a regional survey organization focused on IT or ICT industries. In addition, graduates with exceptional curricula in the area of marketing and market research disciplines are also strongly encourage to apply for this position.
  • Minimum university or college degree, BA, BSc or equivalent - Economics, Business, Marketing, Accounting, or Statistics degrees preferred
  • Numerically inclined with a high degree of comfort with market metrics and an understanding of economic measures and concepts
  • Written and verbal fluency in English (mandatory)
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint required, statistical programs knowledge, such as SPSS, advantageous.
  • Citizens of Malaysia, Permanent Residents, or those currently authorized to work in Malaysia


The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to work independently -- consistently maintaining & meeting deadlines. The candidate should also be meticulous, be able to handle rapidly changing workloads, and be able to demonstrate the ability to research and interface with vendors in the IT industry. Working with IDC analysts in the region, the individual should be comfortable in a cross-cultural environment. Having a sense of product ownership, strong organizational and project management skills are essential to success in this role. Title will be commensurate with experience.

 

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If you are interested, please write in / fax / e-mail to us your resume by May 20, 2007 to:

Regional Human Resources Director
IDC Market Research (M) Sdn Bhd
Suite 13-03, Level 13
Menara HLA
3 Jalan Kia Peng
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Applicants reply via E-mail:


Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only and will
be kept strictly confidential

Individuals with professional qualitative writing samples are encouraged to submit no more than two representative samples for consideration. We invite all qualified individuals to submit their resume for consideration and regretfully note that only short listed candidates will be contacted - no calls please. Respondents should include "MA" in the subject line of their email submission.