Sr Market Research Specialist (Tech Market Research - Software)

Market Research Specialist, Tech Market Research (TMR) - Software

What makes Gartner Research a great fit for you?

When you join Gartner Research, you’ll be part of a leading-edge team that values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage. You’ll deliver must-have research and contribute to our double-digit growth by providing our clients the unbiased insight they need to make the right decisions on their key initiatives. Through constant learning, discovery, and collaboration you’ll not only help clients act on their mission critical priorities, but you’ll also advance your career and the scope of your impact across markets and industries. Our culture demands hard work — and rewards it with exceptional opportunity.

If you are intellectually curious and self-motivated, Gartner is looking for you.

About this role:

This is a unique opportunity for a convergent thinker with numeracy skills to make a big impact on Gartner’s clients as part of the Tech Market Insights (TMI) group within Technology & Service Provider (TSP) practice.

As a Market Research Specialist, you will be involved in developing quantitative research for our Technology Service Provider clients to help them understand growth opportunities, technology trends and market dynamics in the software markets.

What you will do:

• Lead market research and analysis: Drive the creation of Gartner Market Share reports by conducting in-depth analysis of IT vendors’ revenues, business models, product portfolios and market trends.
• Revenue estimation: Apply and refine Gartner’s estimation methodologies, leading the modeling of vendor revenues at detailed segment levels. Ensure quality and accuracy of geographic and segment splits in market share estimates.
• Data stewardship: Ensure the completeness, accuracy and organization of internal and external data assets. Maintain up-to-date product/vendor mappings and contribute to ongoing enhancements of data quality and usability.
• Insight generation and thought leadership: Execute analyses using Excel, Power BI or similar tools to uncover actionable insights. Develop and present position statements and market narratives, supported by robust data and market knowledge.
• Process improvement and automation: Support process improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing opportunities for automation and increased efficiency across research and publication workflows.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Operate as the lead market share expert for your assigned markets. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the right vendor coverage and timely execution of segmentation decisions. Facilitate peer reviews, present outputs, and proactively gather feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Strategic contribution: Support and contribute to the development of market share analysis, market forecasts, and competitive analysis deliverables. Provide business acumen and supply-side context to quarterly reviews and forecast storyline development.

What you will need:

Professional qualifications and experience

• BE/B.Tech + MBA with 2+ years of work experience, or
• Graduate + MBA from leading Tier I & II - B-schools, or
• Post-graduates with IT, Maths, Statistics, Finance and Economics background (M.Sc./MBA/M.A. Economics/M.Com)
• Experience in research and interest in IT markets is a plus

Key attributes

• Highly numerate with excellent critical thinking skills. Must be able to quickly grasp and articulate the fundamentals of a market and demand & growth drivers.
• Strong written and communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and influence decision-making.
• Understanding of key technology and macroeconomic trends
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality control efforts and own deliverable outputs.
• A passion for staying ahead of market trends and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Working knowledge of databases such as Factiva, Capital IQ, Crunchbase and data visualization tools (Power BI, advance excel etc.) is a plus

How you will develop your insight:

As a Senior Market Research Specialist, you will contribute to the development of a vision for assigned IT market at the local, regional, and global levels.

• You will have an individualized development plan geared toward acquiring the knowledge and skills you need for long-term career success at Gartner.
• You will work with thought leaders who will help you develop subject matter expertise and data analysis and visualization skills. You will also have access to an extensive peer network and best-in-class research resources.

What you will get:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, the Gartner research team enjoys exceptional benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary and a generous paid time off policy
• Group Medical Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
• High emphasis on learning, professional development, and growth

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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