Research Analyst

Uline - Lake Forest, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Lake Forest, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As a Research Analyst at Uline, you will play a crucial role in uncovering captivating narratives that drive our business forward. This position requires a natural curiosity and a passion for research, as you will be tasked with investigating diverse topics ranging from emerging industry trends to competitor strategies. Your findings will be presented to inform various business units, helping to shape strategic decisions and enhance our competitive edge. In this role, you will utilize tools like Excel to interpret and analyze data, transforming raw numbers into insightful stories that can be easily understood by stakeholders. You will curate market research, distilling complex information into executive summaries, visual aids, and presentations that effectively communicate your insights. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with different business units to understand their challenges and recommend actionable solutions to senior management. Additionally, you will be responsible for giving presentations on industry competitors and other relevant topics, ensuring that our teams are well-informed and equipped to make strategic decisions. This position is on-site at our corporate headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI, and we are looking for individuals who share our passion for excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and interpret data using tools like Excel, transforming numbers and research into insightful stories.
• Curate market research to distill complex information into easy-to-digest executive summaries, visual aids and presentations.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their challenges and recommend solutions to senior management.
• Give presentations about industry competitors and other relevant topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1+ year in Research, Analytics, Journalism/Reporting or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Benefits

• Complete medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and wellness programs.
• 401(k) with 6% employer match.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
• Bonus programs that include annual performance, sales goals and profit sharing.
• On-site cafe with executive chefs and seasonal dinner-to-go options.
• First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.