Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing... [+] More

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing product and service markets. Interprets and predicts consumer trends through the use of analytic techniques. Projects market potential and estimates market penetration. Schedules and assigns tasks to supervisors or analysts.

Monitors research projects and prepares reports for management's use regarding market conditions, market potential, sales forecasts, and information on competitors. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy. Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing... [+] More

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing product and service markets. Interprets and predicts consumer trends through the use of analytic techniques. Projects market potential and estimates market penetration. Schedules and assigns tasks to supervisors or analysts.

Monitors research projects and prepares reports for management's use regarding market conditions, market potential, sales forecasts, and information on competitors. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy. Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing... [+] More

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing product and service markets. Interprets and predicts consumer trends through the use of analytic techniques. Projects market potential and estimates market penetration. Schedules and assigns tasks to supervisors or analysts.

Monitors research projects and prepares reports for management's use regarding market conditions, market potential, sales forecasts, and information on competitors. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy. Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of municipal, regional, or state fruit, vegetable, or meat market or exchange

negotiates contracts between wholesalers and market authority or rents space to food buyers and sellers. Directs through subordinate supervisory personnel collection of fees or monies... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of municipal, regional, or state fruit, vegetable, or meat market or exchange

negotiates contracts between wholesalers and market authority or rents space to food buyers and sellers. Directs through subordinate supervisory personnel collection of fees or monies due market, maintenance and cleaning of buildings and grounds, and enforcement of market sanitation and security rules and regulations. Keeps records of current sales prices of food items and total sales volume. May endeavor to resolve differences arising between buyers and sellers. May prepare market activity reports for management or board. [-] Less

Supervises activities... [+] More

Supervises activities concerned with market research and collection and analysis of information used to help determine the demand for products or services. Collaborates in the interpretation and prediction of current and future consumer trends and possible changes in preferences and lifestyles. Aids in monitoring the organization's market research program. Analyzes existing and potential markets for the organization's products and services.

Directs and guides analysts, ensuring the organization's policies are being followed and objectives are being met. Reviews findings of analysts. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve department goals. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. [-] Less

Researches and analyzes market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of product or service. Runs analysis involving competitors, pricing, sales, methods of marketing, existing and potential customer preferences, economic conditions, advertising, distribution, and other factors... [+] More

Researches and analyzes market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of product or service. Runs analysis involving competitors, pricing, sales, methods of marketing, existing and potential customer preferences, economic conditions, advertising, distribution, and other factors that may influence future sales. Analyzes data and recommends specific actions based on findings. Excludes paraprofessional level positions.

Establishes research methodology and designs format for data gathering, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires. Examines and analyzes statistical data to forecast future marketing trends. Gathers data on competitors and analyzes prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. Collects data on customer preferences and buying habits. Prepares reports and graphic illustrations of findings. [-] Less

Researches and analyzes market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of product or service. Runs analysis involving competitors, pricing, sales, methods of marketing, existing and potential customer preferences, economic conditions, advertising, distribution, and other factors... [+] More

Researches and analyzes market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of product or service. Runs analysis involving competitors, pricing, sales, methods of marketing, existing and potential customer preferences, economic conditions, advertising, distribution, and other factors that may influence future sales. Analyzes data and recommends specific actions based on findings. Excludes paraprofessional level positions.

Establishes research methodology and designs format for data gathering, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires. Examines and analyzes statistical data to forecast future marketing trends. Gathers data on competitors and analyzes prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. Collects data on customer preferences and buying habits. Prepares reports and graphic illustrations of findings. [-] Less

Buys and sells grain on commission, for customers, through commodity exchange

advises customers on probable price changes and factors which may affect prices, such as crop carryover, normal grain production and consumption, foreign and domestic crop conditions, and price differentials among... [+] More

Buys and sells grain on commission, for customers, through commodity exchange

advises customers on probable price changes and factors which may affect prices, such as crop carryover, normal grain production and consumption, foreign and domestic crop conditions, and price differentials among various grades of grains. Notifies customer when additional margin is required because of price fluctuations and governmental regulations. May buy and sell grain futures for customer or brokerage firm and be designated buyer, grain. [-] Less

Packs agricultural produce, such as bulbs, fruits, nuts, eggs, and vegetables, for storage or shipment, performing any combination of following duties

lines box, barrel, basket, carton, or crate with treated paper, cardboard, excelsior, or prepared padding, or inserts paper trays or... [+] More

Packs agricultural produce, such as bulbs, fruits, nuts, eggs, and vegetables, for storage or shipment, performing any combination of following duties

lines box, barrel, basket, carton, or crate with treated paper, cardboard, excelsior, or prepared padding, or inserts paper trays or separators in container. Places rows of produce in layers in containers, and inserts excelsior, shredded cellophane, or paper trays after each layer and over top layer of produce, or scoops produce into container. Wraps produce in treated paper, foil, or plastic film wrap before placing produce in container. Packs exposed top layer of produce, arranging produce in successive rows in container. Positions basket liner upside down over ring of produce on pallet and fills basket liner with specified amount of produce. Places basket upside down over filled liner on pallet. Pushes basket and pallet over conveyor rollers onto table of turning frame, clamps basket and pallet in place, and moves lever to turn basket upright. Fits lid on container and nails, wires, or tapes in place. Stamps grade, brand, and date of packing on container. Washes and trims produce, such as lettuce and carrots, preparatory to packing, working in warehouse or on harvesting machine in field. Sorts produce according to size, color, and grade before packing. May weigh packed produce and add or remove produce from container to obtain specified weight. May be designated apple packer; basket turner; face-and-fill packer; lettuce trimmer; ring packer (agricultur. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services,... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services, and/or expanding into new markets. Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of the organization's market research function. Develops market research programs, including methods of marketing, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Monitors market trends and analyzes, reviews, and formulates findings of market research staff, and works with management and appropriate departments to devise and adapt a sales and marketing plan based on the results of findings and sales forecasts. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of progress reports, records of expenditures, sales records, trend research, and other research findings in order to keep management informed. Devises new marketing research programs to add value and profitability to products and services provided. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less