International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy.

More than 1000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 47 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading technology media, research, and events company.

At IDC Asia Pacific, we don’t wait for things to happen. To continue being a global leader, IDC Asia Pacific employs the industry’s sharpest and most forward thinking professionals. Our people are our greatest assets and fostering personal and professional advancement is our priority. IDC values Insight, Integrity, and Service. www.idc.com

Senior Market Analyst – PC

IDC Asia/Pacific is seeking a highly motivated individual for a position for Sr Market Research Analyst across the PC group, based in Jakarta. The analyst will be responsible for carrying PC market in Indonesia and to support the growth of IDC’s research in Indonesia. The role will include responsibility in quantitative and qualitative market analysis, writing reports, and interaction with vendors and their partners to collect market data.

Job Scope:

• Working with the PC vendors , distribution channel, and other key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure consistent and timely delivery of quarterly research to clients.
• Monitoring vendor activity, broad industry dynamics, and introduction of new models and their specifications.
• Collecting and organizing data in a structured format, completing the tracker input modules, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Analyzing and forecasting market trends on a quarterly basis.
• Tracking end-user and channel promotions on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Liaison with IDC Asia/Pacific in the tracker coordination process.
• Quality control of final data.
• Creating customized MS Excel pivot table deliverables for clients.
• Preparing qualitative write-ups and delivering client presentations/webcasts
• Processing any additional research projects as provided by the Research Manager.

Requirements:

• Degree in Economics, IT, or Statistics/equivalent
• Comfortable with market metrics and prior understanding of economic measures and concepts is an added advantage.
• Good verbal and written English a must
• Fluency in a 2nd Asian language is an added advantage
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Powerpoint)
• Minimum 2 – 3 years job experience in a market research firm, a market intelligence division of an IT company, or those having worked with an PC or Mobile Devices vendor / channel partner in mainstream sales, product marketing, business development or program marketing role
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, does not necessarily need to have a strong education background/ experience in statistical analysis

The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to adjust to rapidly changing workloads, and be able to work in a matrix structure. Having passion for the business is key to succeeding in IDC.

IDC offers a competitive compensation package, and the chance to join a successful and motivated research team in the industry’s foremost provider of market intelligence, providing expert solutions to major companies around the world.
We invite all qualified individuals to submit their resume for consideration and regretfully note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.