Our Research analysts leverage their comprehensive and unique knowledge base to analyze the global marketplace and provide strategic recommendations to Fortune 1000 clients around the world. By applying a consultative approach to client relations, researchers become both market experts and reliable assets to our clients. As a part of the research team, you will contribute to the production of detailed, informative, interactive services that enable our clients to meet their growth objectives, while also advancing your own professional development. Our industry expert analysts are frequently quoted in major magazines, such as Business Week, New York Times and The Washington Post, and participate in regular briefings to share their knowledge with key market players.
Frost & Sullivan's Research teams are located around the globe, including North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, enabling our analysts to provide a global perspective with local expertise. Additionally, we facilitate employee development by offering comprehensive internal training, which supports progression along our various career paths.
Research Analyst
The Research Analyst is an essential role that contributes to the creation Frost & Sullivan Growth Partnership Services. By conducting primary and secondary market research, analysts command a comprehensive understanding of trends and strategies in specified markets. More...
Individuals at this entry-level position exercise precision, curiosity, dedication, logical reasoning, and innovation in creating provocative and reliable growth products.
The role of a Research Analyst is the beginning of an exciting career within Research. Analysts who excel in this position are self motivated, ambitious, knowledgeable in their specified industry, and excel at communicating their expertise both in written and spoken forms of communication. With the support of their Industry Research Group and research team, Research Analysts who consistently meet production goals will be promoted to the role of Industry Analyst.
The ideal Research Analyst candidate will possess:
Desire to work and excel in a highly functional and professional team environment;
Superior analytical abilities, effective oral and written communication skills;
Ability to work independently while meeting project deadlines and following corporate procedures;
Commitment to quality work and strong attention to detail;
Ability, initiative, and commitment to be a part of a culture of excellence;
Understanding of financial, demographic, production, and legislative factors which drive and restrain market growth;
Experience conducting primary and secondary research;
Experience in working in specified industry;
Four-year degree in specified industry, research, business, or economics; and
All candidates must have written and verbal fluency in English. A second language is desirable for our European- and Asian- based executives, specifically: German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian languages.
Industry Analyst
The Industry Analyst is a valuable player whose responsibilities include the creation and presentation of market research for the purpose of identifying and evaluating growth strategies in specified markets. More...
Employees in this advanced role master industrial knowledge and strategy, but also display leadership and professional communication skills in public presentations of their expertise.
The role of Industry Analyst is a continuation of an exciting career path within Research. Individuals who excel in this role exhibit mastery of market insight in their specified industry, but also mastery of communicating such insights. Such individuals take steps beyond basic market understanding, are ambitious, and display creative and entrepreneurial thinking. With guidance from their team, individuals meeting production deadlines and personal performance goals will advance into the role of either Senior Industry Analyst or Team Leader.
The ideal Industry Analyst candidate will possess:
The desire to perform beyond the minimum as a market expert and team player;
Preferred graduate degree or higher in specified industry;
2-5 years work experience in specified industry;
Superior writing and editing skills;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Professional presentation skills;
Analytical and quantitative skills;
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and following procedures;
Familiarity with business strategy and business applications;
Ability to synthesize business implications with a grasp of market dynamics;
Strong drive for goal attainment;
Commitment to quality work;
Strong attention to detail;
Ability, initiative, and commitment to be a part of a culture of excellence; and
All candidates must have written and verbal fluency in English. A second language is desirable for our European- and Asian-based executives, specifically: German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian languages.
Research Director
The Research Director role contributes to the management of teams of multiple industry research groups, thus playing an active role in the business development of the research department. More...
Individuals in this advanced position are innovative, entrepreneurial, motivating, and flexible in their ability to manage multiple teams in order to perform consistent with business plans. Individuals in this role who facilitate their teams meeting goals will advance to the role of Vice President of Research.
The ideal Research Director candidate will possess:
Graduate degree in specific industry;
Work and management experience in specific industry;
Comprehensive knowledge of business strategy and applications;
Superior leadership and motivational qualities;
Desire to mentor, interact with, and enhance team member professional development;
Superior project management skills including, monitoring goals, assessing progress, supporting growth in team members, and anticipating and overcoming challenges;
Ability to ensure innovation and quality work in self and team members;
Ability and desire to create a culture of quality client relations and quality of work by bringing this out in team leaders;
All candidates must have written and verbal fluency in English. A second language is desirable for our European- and Asian-based executives, specifically: German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian languages.
Program Manager
The Program Manager is an essential leader whose primary responsibilities include managing an analyst team, maintaining positive client relationships, ensuring standards of quality and revenue targets are met, and engaging in business development activities. More...
Individuals in this advanced position display leadership, are successful at managing multiple projects, and contribute to an atmosphere of accomplishment on a team.
The role of Program Manager is an important leadership position within the career path of Research. Manager who excel in this position maintain the balance of supports and goal attainment in those they supervise. With encouragement support from their team, Program Managers who consistently support their team in meeting production goals will advance to the position of Research Manager.
The ideal Program Manager candidate will possess:
Graduate degree in specific industry or work experience equivalent;
5-7 years work experience in specific industry, management responsibilities preferred;
Comprehensive knowledge of specific industry and market research methodology;
Comprehensive knowledge of business strategy and applications;
Superior leadership and motivational qualities;
Desire to mentor, interact with and enhance team member professional development;
Superior project management skills including, monitoring goals, assessing progress, and anticipating and overcoming challenges;
Ability and desire to create a culture of high customer care and quality of work, as well as the ability to bring this out in team members; and
All candidates must have written and verbal fluency in English. A second language is desirable for our European- and Asian-based executives, specifically: German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian languages.
