Market Research Analyst

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

The Company does not offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time. To be considered, candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Summary of Responsibility:

Morris Group Inc. is seeking an onsite Market Research Analyst to shape adoption of more robust decisions across our growing, diversified machine tool distribution and service network. As part of our growing corporate strategy function, you will work with business leaders to build data-informed insights across a wide variety of areas including market analysis, competitive assessment, and operating performance.

The ideal candidate is curious, methodical, analytically driven with strong attention to detail and can organize and synthesize information from a variety of sources to create new market insights. You should be comfortable working with spreadsheets, conducting research, and analyzing data gathered to identify past and emerging trends within different market segments. To succeed, you should be effective working both independently and collaborating in a team environment.

Please note that this position is on-site in Windsor, CT.

What You Will Contribute:

• Investigate, develop, and maintain competitive and market fact base for strategic decisions.

• Design and implement reports, dashboards, and presentations for business insights.

• Support econometric modeling to identify and track demand leading indicators.

• Perform ad-hoc analyses supporting strategic decisions.

• Participate in management meetings, seminars, and trade shows to understand trends.

  Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Marketing, Economics, or similar analytical field preferred.

• 2+ years of experience analyzing data or conducting market analyses desired.

• EXCEL experience with data aggregation, pivot tables and visualization

• Strong attention to detail and process documentation skills

• Teammate with a can-do attitude      

• Experience with Power BI or Salesforce a plus

What’s in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events and perks

• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.

• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.

• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.

• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.

• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.

• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.

• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.

• Strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.

• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition ID#: 1599C - Windsor, CT