Kalibrate - Livonia, MI
posted 3 months ago
Kalibrate is a technology company that provides software platforms designed to deliver microlocal insights, enabling organizations to make location-critical business decisions with confidence. Our mission is to help organizations identify opportunities, understand risks, invest smarter, boost profits, and outperform the competition. By leveraging sophisticated data science, machine learning, and AI, we analyze countless data sources to extract the information that matters most, empowering our customers to truly understand their market and address their most pressing business questions. We envision a world without guesswork, where every organization has access to the insights that drive economic growth and shape successful communities, both today and in the future. The Kalibrate team operates globally, supporting over 300 customers across more than 70 countries. In this role as a Location Research Analyst (GIS), you will be an integral part of the Location Intelligence Team, focusing on analyzing and delivering reports and presentations to our clients. Your responsibilities will include conducting first-party research, which may require travel to various markets, or utilizing available Kalibrate resources and data. This position is typically suited for individuals with three or fewer years of experience. You will be tasked with building sales forecasts and conducting cannibalization analyses, as well as assisting with special projects. Your work will involve using both proprietary and publicly available software and data, including QGIS, census data, Microsoft Office, and Chain X/Y. You will also develop a solid understanding of retail geography principles, spatial data concepts, and data collection standards. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on new challenges and possess a strong desire to continuously improve processes. You will need to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhere to project timelines without direct supervision, and accept guidance from various team members.