Marketing Research Analyst - Business Analysis and Forecasting
Posted by: Altria Group
Posted date: Dec-26-2009
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Description:
The mission of Altria Group, Inc. is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco consumers with superior branded products. Altria Group is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the United States, as well as U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton – recently acquired companies that offer leading brands in the growing moist smokeless tobacco and machine-made cigar categories.
Altria Client Services’ role is to provide high quality services to the Altria family of companies. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Market Research Analyst to join our Market Information and Consumer Research department in Richmond, VA.
The successful candidate will serve as an internal business consultant in our Forecasting and Business Analysis area. He/she will provide actionable insights on key business drivers and market dynamics based on primary and secondary data sources. Specific accountabilities include:
• Analyzing information and developing business strategies with internal client groups to help guide the business
• Designing, executing and interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses on strategic business issues
• Providing analytical support to a number of key business project teams
• Assisting in the identification of strategic business opportunities
• Providing written and oral reports on findings to management, with emphasis on implications of possible Company or competitive actions
• Providing ongoing tracking and reporting on marketplace developments.
Categories: Marketing
The mission of Altria Group, Inc. is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco consumers with superior branded products. Altria Group is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the United States, as well as U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton recently acquired companies that offer leading brands in the growing moist smokeless tobacco and machine-made cigar categories. Altria Client Services role is to provide high quality services to the Altria family of companies. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Market Research Analyst to join our Market Information and Consumer Research department in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will serve as an internal business consultant in our Forecasting and Business Analysis area. He/she will provide actionable insights on key business drivers and market dynamics based on primary and secondary data sources.
Specific accountabilities include:
Analyzing information and developing business strategies with internal client groups to help guide the business
Designing, executing and interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses on strategic business issues
Providing analytical support to a number of key business project teams
Assisting in the identification of strategic business opportunities
Providing written and oral reports on findings to management, with emphasis on implications of possible Company or competitive actions
Providing ongoing tracking and reporting on marketplace developments
Qualifications include:
MBA or advanced degree in Market Research, Economics, Marketing, Finance or Social Sciences
A background in mathematics and/or statistics is a plus
Strong data analytic skills
Well developed project management skills
Demonstrated vendor management skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Leadership qualities to engender the cooperation, respect and support from other team members
Sound, independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities, handle questions, and be flexible to respond to constantly changing priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment
At Altria Client Services, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. In addition, we believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development and advancement. In addition to the opportunity to apply your market analysis skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package, including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, participation in our deferred profit sharing program and a relocation assistance package.
Each company in the Altria family is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
