Market Research About
  • Market Research involves collection of data in a systematic and objective manner through primary research or secondary research, in order to analyse the target market, competition or environment. It can be carried in two ways: Quantitave research, which is gathered through survey and questionnaires. Here the researcher focuses on coming up with numbers, example- what percentage of the population buys a particular product. Qualitative research, gets behind the facts and figure to find how people feel about a particular product. Researchers take interview, use questionnaires and interpret the result.
Market Research
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Career Roles & Responsibilities
  • Analyze past results and perform variance analysis
  • Identify trends and make recommendations for improvements
  • Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
  • Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports
  • Use Excel functions to organize and analyze data
  • Create charts, graphs, and presentations for leadership teams
  • Develop recommendations to improve business operations going forward

 

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Career Education Path Summary

How to Pursue a Career in Market Research

 

Stream

Graduation

After Graduation

After Post Graduation

Path 1

Clear Class XII in Commerce

Pursue BA Economics, Statistics, B.com, BBA, (Marketing Specialization) (Preffered)

Pursue Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Marketing Research

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Path 2

Clear Class XII in any Stream

Pursue B.Sc Marketing (Hons) or BBA (Marketing Specialization), BA Economics, Statistics, B.com, BBA, (Marketing Specialization) (Preffered)

Pursue a Diploma Course in Marketing

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Important Facts

  • Most colleges have eligibility criteria of minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class XII
  • To pursue this field one needs to have knowledge of Economics, Statistics, etc. For example: A candidate who has completed BA Psychology/ any graduation and has knowledge of Economics or Statistics can opt for this course.
Similar Careers
  • Collect data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand
  • Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution
  • Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text
  • Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data
  • Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programmes and strategies
  • Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data
  • Collaborate with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals
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Career Pros Details
  • High pay potential, as they are the backbone of their company.
  • Get to travel in various places.
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Career Cons Details
  • Irregular working hours
  • Can be stressful due to deadline
  • Good with numbers
  • High attention to detail
  • Inquisitive
  • Organized
  • Logical
  • Reliable
  • Ability to distill large amounts of information into specific takeaways

 

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