What are the responsibilities and job description for the bliQ Research Analyst position at Keypoint Holdings, LLC?
Keypoint Intelligence is a global leader in business-to-business information and product testing with offices in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Fairfield, New Jersey, Wokingham, United Kingdom, Tokyo, Japan, and Hong Kong, China. We are seeking a Research Analyst to be responsible for all data within our blIQ system. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of the Product Research Group.
Position Summary
The Research Analyst is responsible for all data that is published on bliQ. This includes specifications, pricing, documentation, product availability and associated publications. Job responsibilities are subject to change based on department needs.
Essential Functions
• Review and correct records created by third-party service.
• Review and correct pricing updates, database maintenance files and discontinued reports created by third-party service.
• Review and correct each day the Daily Monitoring Report provided by third-party service.
• Maintain vendor contacts/relationships to ensure receipt of relevant product information. Attend OEM vendor webinars/product pre-briefings on new products.
• Request pricing and add device, supplies and options pricing on spec records for vendors responsible for in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Australia. Confirm availability of products with manufacturer contacts to obtain discontinued dates when applicable. Perform database maintenance using price lists to verify current product offerings from manufacturer.
• Provide support to manufacturers, sales department, leasing companies and end users.
• Assist with projects pertaining to improvements and additions to the databases (e.g. street pricing utility). Coordinate with Editorial/Lab on new product launches/testing and ensured receipt of necessary information and addition of spec records in a timely manner so test data could be uploaded.
• Assist with backfilling info on all current records when new fields are added.
• Associate publications (test reports, FL reports, productivity) uploaded in database to other similar models. Review info uploaded to make sure all info is available. Correct or contact editor if problem exists.
• Assist with creating documents that outline processes.
• Create spec records when needed.
• Upload product documentation when missing from database.
• Upload images (Photo Gallery) taken during testing and associate to other models.
Job Description
Competencies Required:
• Possesses strong computer skills
• Must be comfortable doing effective web searches
• Can review websites for key information, some of which is technical in nature
• Is detail-oriented
• Enjoys repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Has excellent keyboarding skills with accuracy for data entry
Required Education and Experience
• Associate degree or higher
• Has data entry experience or computer experience
Preferred Education and Experience
• Six months relevant experience
• Knowledge of office equipment products
Keypoint Intelligence is an EOE
We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans