U.S. Market Intelligence Analyst (GIS, SEO & Competitive Research)

Market Intelligence & Industry Research Consultant Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, or Industry Research Consultant to identify and rank the highest-opportunity U.S. B2B/B2C service industries using objective, data-driven research. The goal is to identify the best industry for a client-acquisition company that generates qualified leads, appointments, or customers for service businesses. Responsibilities: -Research and compare the Top 20 U.S. B2B/B2C service industries -Evaluate market size, growth, and number of businesses -Analyze profitability, recurring revenue, customer lifetime value, and average contract value -Research workforce supply, labor availability, wages, hiring difficulty, and long-term labor outlook -Analyze consumer and business demand, including search behavior and market trends -Identify high-demand service categories -Evaluate customer demand and ease of reaching decision-makers -Analyze competitor density, online presence, market saturation, and barriers to entry -Research market demographics including: Population growth Household income Homeownership rates Housing & commercial construction trends Business growth Economic growth -Identify the strongest states, metro areas, and geographic markets -Identify cities and ZIP codes with the greatest opportunity -Build a weighted scoring model to objectively rank industries -Recommend the Top 5 industries with supporting data and rationale Preferred Research Tools Experience using one or more of the following: -Google Ads -Google Keyword Planner -Google Trends -Google Maps -SEMrush -Ahrefs -Yelp -U.S. Census Bureau -Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -IBISWorld (Preferred) -Statista (Preferred) Required Experience -Market Research -Market Intelligence -Business or Industry Analysis -Competitive Analysis -Labor Market Research -Market Segmentation -Data Analysis -Data Reporting -Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets -Executive Report Writing -Nice to Have -Local SEO Research -Business Intelligence -Geographic Market Analysis -Automated Research Tools -Deliverables Provide a comprehensive market opportunity report including: Executive Summary: -Ranked analysis of the Top 20 industries -Top 5 industry recommendations -Weighted Opportunity Scorecard -Market size and growth analysis -Labor market comparison -Consumer and business demand indicators -Competition analysis -Best states, metro areas, and geographic opportunities -Market rankings with supporting data -Key risks and advantages -Supporting data sources and citations -Clearly distinguish verified data from estimates or assumptions -Clear final recommendation To Apply Please include: -Examples of similar market intelligence, industry research, or strategy projects