Research Marketing Analyst

Department: New Business Development

Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: R&D Director
Amount of Travel Required: 25%
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Marketing Analyst provides marketing research, direction and implementation support for initiatives in various areas of new business opportunities. This position is responsible for the synthesis of data and marketplace information to determine the appropriate marketing strategy and execution for new initiatives. Will develop and recommend the initial position for projects and will communicate the approach via a marketing plan. Will identify required marketing resources and ensure the seamless integration and execution of marketing deliverables across all marketing channels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Able to conduct market research on a specific topic including
o Areas of product usage.
o Current, 3 year, 5 year and 10 year projections on market size.
o Competitors and competitor market share.
o Identification of gaps with current providers.
o Identification of influences (such as government regulations) that effect desirability of product.
• Able to estimate/conduct cost analysis on provided production process.
• Familiar with basic business, bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Experience developing business plans.
• Experience writing marketing/business reports on the efficacy of a product or service.
• Familiar with and capable of using and developing Gantt Charts
• Able to work on more than one project at a time.
• Ability and experience in preparing and delivering project reports, and presentations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)
• Research Skills – Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Project Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Financial Aptitude – Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Systems Analysis – Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and achieve a pre-determined target.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Presentation Skills – Ability to effectively present information publicly.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA preferred
Experience: Five years related experience. Background in technical environment a plus.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, statistics software such as Statistica or JMP.

Certificates & Licenses:

Other Requirements:

• Foreign language skill/fluency desired
• Working in a technical environment is desired
• Ceramic background is desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)
Reach Outward F (Frequently)
Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl N (Not Applicable)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend F (Frequently)
10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Over 100 lbs N (Occasionally)

Push/Pull 
12 lbs or less  O (Occasionally) 

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses/Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Respirator)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Lab/office environment. Extended daily and weekly work hours. May require travel and occasional evening meetings.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

EEO Statement
Fujimi Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.