Research Analyst – Outdoor Industry Intelligence Platform

About Us:

We are a US based market intelligence and strategic research company focused on the outdoor industry. We create comprehensive reports, data, and insights to drive a sustainable future for the outdoor sector, helping businesses identify new opportunities, understand market trends, and stay competitive. Our mission is to make the business of the outdoors simple, profitable, and efficient.

We are currently seeking a passionate Researcher with a love for the outdoors to join our team. In this role, you will help compile extensive company and product data globally within the outdoor industry.

Role Overview:

As a Researcher, you will be responsible for gathering, organizing, and maintaining comprehensive datasets of companies and products in the outdoor industry globally, with a primary focus on the US market. An example project would be building a complete list of every RV manufacturer in the world. This role is crucial in supporting the development of our cutting-edge intelligence platform that will provide actionable insights for our clients in the outdoor sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough research to identify companies and products in the outdoor industry globally (e.g., RV manufacturers, overlanding gear, boating accessories).
- Compile and organize data into structured lists and databases.
- Verify and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all information gathered.
- Utilize tools such as online databases, directories, and other research platforms to source information.
- Stay updated on industry trends and new market entrants to expand and refresh the datasets regularly.
- Support data curation processes, ensuring the platform's data remains current and relevant.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the data aligns with the overall goals of the intelligence platform.
- Learn to learn and leverage automated scraping and tools to collect and compile large datasets.

Required Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a researcher, data analyst, or in a similar role, ideally within market research or the outdoor industry.
- A passion for the outdoors and a willingness to learn the outdoor industry dynamics (e.g., camping, RVs, overlanding, boating, etc.).
- Strong proficiency in online research, with the ability to identify and gather relevant information from diverse sources.
- Ability to compile data into organized and accessible formats such as Excel, Google Sheets, or databases.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data collection and entry.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Experience with automated data scraping tools or a willingness to learn is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the outdoor sector is a plus.

Optional Requirements (for candidates with additional technical skills):

- Experience using web scraping or automated data extraction tools (e.g., Python, Scrapy, BeautifulSoup).
- Familiarity with database management or data processing tools (SQL, Power BI, etc.).

Why Work with Us?

- Flexible remote work opportunity.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.
- The chance to work on exciting projects in the outdoor industry, contributing to a data-driven platform that shapes the future of the market.
- Opportunities for growth and skill development in research and data analysis.
- Be part of a team that shares your passion for the outdoors and sustainability.