About the Role & Team

IDC, a global leader in technology market intelligence, is seeking a market researcher to join our team. Joining IDC as a market researcher means becoming part of a globally recognized leader in market intelligence, consistently honored as Analyst Firm of the Year for its broad industry and geographic expertise, collaborative culture, and high-impact insights. As a member of the IDC team, you will have unparalleled access to the latest AI tools—empowering you to analyze proprietary and public data, develop advanced prompt engineering techniques, and generate actionable value for clients. You’ll contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing, where your insights help shape technology trends and drive business outcomes for organizations worldwide, all while leveraging IDC’s robust research methodologies and innovative AI-driven platforms to make a real difference in the evolving digital landscape. The market researcher will play a crucial role in interpreting data, staying abreast of IT market trends and events, supporting their team with in-depth research, and working collaboratively to meet research objectives. The market researcher will play a crucial role in supporting the authorship and delivery of IDC’s market intelligence products and services in a rapidly evolving information technology landscape. The role will focus on utilizing the latest market research methodologies and tools to uncover relevant data from internal and external data sources and synthesizing into market research content assets.


What You’ll Do

• Support IDC’s market research agenda by conducting in-depth primary and secondary research into IT markets and their impact on industries.
• Track, monitor, and identify IT industry developments to identify and report on market shifts, patterns, and anomalies.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter expert analysts to achieve research goals and produce deliverables efficiently.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Synthesize raw data into information and meaningful insights and deliver tailored content components and assets that address key business requirements.
• Contribute to the creation of written research studies and presentations summarizing findings for internal and external stakeholders

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; (business, economics, management information systems, technology marketing, product management or related field).
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in market research, consulting, or analysis, ideally in the information technology sector especially focussing on Telecom domain
• Previous experience in roles such as market intelligence or competitive intelligence is preferred.
• Outstanding written and strong verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and across teams globally.
• Experience with office productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Some experience with any AI tools such as MS CoPilot, Google Gemini, Perplexity, ChatGPT, or other similar tools.
• A strong interest in the IT market, including, but not limited in topics such as AI and data management, security, enterprise applications, enterprise infrastructure, devices, networking, telecommunications, application development, and services.
• Understanding and interest in the application of information technology to industry use cases.
• Flexibility to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Professional fluency in English

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with or for technology vendors, IT distributors, or in a market research/consulting firm.
• Experience working in or analyzing emerging markets within the technology sector.
• Knowledge of business models, go-to-market strategies, and technology adoption patterns in enterprise IT.
• Intellectual curiosity, willingness to learn new marker research methods and tools, analytical mindset, and a collaborative, supportive approach to teamwork.

Why This Role Stands Out
At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time position with a very flexible hybrid working model. 
• A benefit package to complete your salary. 
• An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy. 
• A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify. 

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