77 Trend Analysis jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Position Title: Market Research Analyst

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: depending on experience and qualifications plus accommodation or live-out allowance

Benefits: Company laptop and mobile phone

Job Location:Sharjah, UAE

About the Client:

A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings.

Job Description

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to provide actionable insights on trends, customer needs, and industry developments in the paints and coatings sector.
• Support business growth by forecasting demand, identifying market opportunities, and advising on pricing, product development, and market entry strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, R&D, Product Development) to align market insights with business goals and support innovation and performance tracking.
• Manage research projects, data reporting, and external vendors while maintaining accurate, up-to-date market intelligence databases and reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in market research, preferably in paints or chemicals.
• Proficient in data analysis, market tools, Excel, and CRM systems

How to Apply:

Send your CV in word format to: CHEMJOBS2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “Market Research Analyst” as email subject

• Develop and implement comprehensive market research projects, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observational studies.
• Analyze customer data to identify patterns, preferences, and trends, and create detailed customer profiles and segmentation reports.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, product development, and other teams to align customer insights with business strategies.
• Translate complex data into actionable strategies and techniques to drive business performance.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders using statistical tools and software.
• Monitor and forecast market trends and competitor behavior to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency by designing and implementing optimal processes and procedures for analytics employees to follow.
• Utilize online market research and catalogue findings to databases for comprehensive insights.
• Forecast and predict customer behavior and trends using predictive analytics.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive customer insights dashboard to track key metrics and performance indicators.
• Coach the Customer & Market research team and foster a culture of development and coaching whilst coaching the marketing team and non fuel retail teams on embedding a customer first mindset.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in market research, customer insights, or a related field.
• Proven track record in developing and executing market research projects and translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey insights and recommendations effectively to senior management and stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multifunctional teams.
• A champion for the customer, with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics.
• Highly growth-oriented, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in the Middle East, with strong regional market knowledge and insights.
• Strong relationships with media suppliers, digital publishers, and innovation partners.
• Proficiency in statistical tools and softwares.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics and machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with data privacy and protection laws and regulations.
• Strong people management skills
  

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Familiarity with AI and machine learning techniques to enhance data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Human-Centric Insights: Balancing AI-driven insights with a human-centric approach to understand the voice of the consumer.
• Synthetic Data: Utilizing synthetic data to augment traditional data sources and improve the accuracy of insights.
• Data Privacy and Security: Ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, and implementing robust data security measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing continuous improvement processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the insights function.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that insights and recommendations are aligned with overall business strategies and objectives.

This major market research company in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Key Account Director to drive business growth and success.

• Develop and implement innovative account strategies to drive client engagement and retention.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify new business opportunities and develop strategic plans to capitalize on them.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver high-quality proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Drive team performance and motivate staff to achieve exceptional results.

• Degree-level education.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in market analysis and research, preferably in a managerial position.
• Background and experience in qualitative research methodologies and products.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills.

We offer a unique opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic and growing company. If you have the necessary skills and experience, please submit your CV for consideration.

We operate across multiple sectors in the MENA region, including:

• Retail: Stores & Operations, Buying, Merchandising, Property, Marketing, Design, General Management.
• FMCg: Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Technical, Procurement, Finance and HR.
• Hospitality: Marketing, Operations, Property, General Management, Finance, Procurement, Chefs.
• Oil & Gas: Engineers, Project Managers, Health and Safety, Geo Scientists.

Position Title: Market Research Analyst

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: depending on experience and qualifications plus accommodation or live-out allowance

Benefits: Company laptop and mobile phone

Job Location:Sharjah, UAE

About the Client:

A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings.

Job Description

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to provide actionable insights on trends, customer needs, and industry developments in the paints and coatings sector.
• Support business growth by forecasting demand, identifying market opportunities, and advising on pricing, product development, and market entry strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, R&D, Product Development) to align market insights with business goals and support innovation and performance tracking.
• Manage research projects, data reporting, and external vendors while maintaining accurate, up-to-date market intelligence databases and reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in market research, preferably in paints or chemicals.
• Proficient in data analysis, market tools, Excel, and CRM systems

How to Apply:

Send your CV in word format to: CHEMJOBS2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use "Market Research Analyst" as email subject

Business Development Analyst

Location: UAE

Transform data into decisions that move markets.

Why This Business

Partner with a globally respected organisation backed by one of the world's leading energy companies — a business with the scale, stability, and investment power to influence markets worldwide. In this role, you'll sit at the heart of commercial performance, turning numbers into strategy and giving decision-makers the intelligence they need to act with confidence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Track and interpret key KPIs to maintain clear visibility of commercial performance.
• Analyse financial, operational, and market data to identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Produce high-impact reports and presentations for senior leadership using advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with Planning, Trade Finance, and Commercial teams to align insights with execution.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 2 years' experience in finance, business analytics, or data-focused roles (in-house preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and proven ability to manage and interpret complex datasets.
• Confident communicator able to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering.

Who This Suits

You're an analytical problem-solver who thrives on translating data into commercially relevant insight. You want visibility, responsibility, and the chance to influence trading and investment decisions in a high-profile, well-backed organisation.

Benefits

• Inclusive package + 2 months' salary annual bonus
• 30 days' annual leave
• Medical and life insurance
• Housing and transportation
• Relocation package for candidates moving to the UAE

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

Market Research Position

Seeking a skilled Market Research Analyst to lead our market research efforts in the paints and coatings sector.

• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitor analysis, and trend forecasting to provide actionable insights.
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities and advising on product development, pricing, and market entry strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align market insights with business goals and support innovation and performance tracking.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in market research, preferably in paints or chemicals.
• Proficient in data analysis, market tools, Excel, and CRM systems.

Benefits:

• Company laptop and mobile phone.

How to apply: Send your CV to the relevant contact and use "Market Research" as email subject.

Consultant- Research Job Description

Job Overview:

This role involves utilizing business and financial acumen to analyze data/information provided by clients. The individual will collaborate with department colleagues to craft solutions, identify key risks/challenges, and contribute independent ideas/solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct secondary market research with little or no supervision, including international benchmarking.
• Support in conducting FGDs, one-on-one interviews, and other forms of primary research.
• Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Develop comprehensive financial models for establishing feasibility of specific business ideas and new projects.
2. Develop financial forecasts for management based on strategic initiatives, geographic expansion plans, new product launch, cross-selling, or upselling opportunities for existing products/services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements:

1. Mandatory qualification: Master's in Business Management (preference for majors in Finance or Strategy) / Masters of Economics.

Technical Skills Required:

• Good understanding of strategy development and implementation tools, including Balanced Scorecard, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT Analysis, ANSOFF Matrix, etc.
• Ability to understand and design strategy frameworks as deemed suitable in specific client situations/projects.
• Working knowledge of structure and methodology used to develop feasibility reports and business plans for organizations in different sectors.
• Ability to breakdown complex business challenges into smaller manageable strategic initiatives.

Experience Requirements:

1. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a consulting/strategy role (preferably with the Big 4).

Skills and Attributes:

• Creativity, flexibility, innovation.
• Problem-solving skills and strong logical reasoning.
• Good presentation and negotiating skills.
• Clear and effective internal and external communication.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth and development.

Others:

Excellent opportunity to work with experienced professionals, contribute to innovative projects, and gain valuable experience in a dynamic industry.