Research Associate Intern

We are seeking a Research Associate Intern for our company who will use their understanding of a company’s core operations, competitive advantages, and goals to carry out research on how to structure, run, and grow the business in addition to other administrative tasks.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop an understanding of the existing business (including products/services, customers, competitors, the overall market and trends) through careful research and analysis
- Understand how major stakeholders are thinking about near-term growth, generally and in reference to specific growth initiatives, through interviews with these stakeholders
- Conduct a total addressable market analysis for the business’ core market, assess major industry trends affecting the business, and describe what impact these trends may have on the business
- Review research reports and conduct secondary research to hone in on ideal buyer type and assess customer demand for the company’s existing products and services
- Map out direct and indirect competitors, including potential future competitors, for existing and potential revenue channels
- Define a go-to-market strategy, including testing out potential marketing channels (if applicable)

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, research, statistics, math, economics, or related analytical discipline preferred
- Proficiency with analytical and presentation tools (Excel pivot tables, graphing, PowerPoint)
- A natural curiosity and a “big picture” mentality
- Proficiency conducting market research, including analyzing and synthesizing research reports and conducting primary research
- An understanding of marketing channels and go-to-market strategies
- Excellent spoken and written communication; comfort reaching out to and interviewing the company’s management, employees, and customer base

**Job Type**: Internship
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: BD100.000 - BD150.000 per month