Market Research Demand Analyst

Freedonia Strategic Insights is a trusted provider of custom market intelligence and strategic research for leading companies across a wide range of industries. Backed by decades of experience and a reputation for objective, high-quality analysis, our team delivers actionable insights through proprietary research methodologies, demand modeling, forecasting, competitive intelligence, and value chain analysis. We are currently building a network of experienced contract research analyst contractors to support ongoing and upcoming custom research and demand analysis projects across multiple industrial and B2B sectors. This role is ideal for analytical professionals with specialized industry expertise who are interested in flexible, project-based work with the potential for recurring assignments. Preferred Industry Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors: - Building & Construction Materials (examples: roofing, pipe, insulation, countertops, flooring, siding) · Energy (examples: batteries, renewable energy, wind power, energy storage technologies) · Industrial Equipment & Machinery (examples: power tools, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment) · Packaging (examples: flexible packaging, disposables, paper & pulp, industrial/B2B packaging) Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain demand and supply forecasting models to support strategic decision-making Conduct market sizing, segmentation, competitive intelligence, and value chain analyses Analyze industry trends, economic indicators, and customer demand patterns Build and manage advanced Excel-based models, datasets, and reporting tools Support custom research projects through quantitative and qualitative analysis Collaborate with research teams to deliver actionable client insights Present findings and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders and project teams Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Market Research, or a related analytical field required Minimum of 3 years of experience in market research, forecasting, demand analysis, strategic analysis, or related consulting/research roles Strong experience with market sizing, competitive intelligence, and value chain analysis preferred Demonstrated expertise in economic/financial modeling and forecasting methodologies Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial and analytical modeling Strong logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience within one or more target industry sectors strongly preferred B2B market research experience preferred Position Type Contract/freelance role Flexible remote work arrangement may be available Project-based assignments with the opportunity for ongoing collaboration Compensation is dependent on experience, industry specialization, and project scope Candidates with deep subject matter expertise may qualify for higher compensation ranges