Market Research Analyst at SimpleStudy

Market Research Analyst at SimpleStudy

About SimpleStudy
SimpleStudy is the Duolingo for exam prep, helping high school students prepare for their final exams. We offer a comprehensive platform for curriculum-specific exam prep, including quizzes, revision notes, past papers, timed questions, flashcards, progression tracking, and community features. Since our inception as a bootstrapped startup in rural Ireland, we've grown to help over 100,000 students across 5 exam systems, with users completing over 3 million quizzes. We've raised $750,000 from top angel investors and are on a mission to scale SimpleStudy to help millions of students globally.

What We Value

• Winning First: Our north star is winning; winning translates into success for everyone. Win first.
• Hard Work: We work hard. Building a startup is challenging. Our mission is important to the world, and we sacrifice to achieve it.
• Incredibly High Standards: We aspire to greatness, demanding the very best of ourselves and those we work with. Best-in-class work in everything we do is the standard.
• Impatience: Speed is a quality and competitive advantage in itself. We move quickly to bring the future forward faster and need everything done yesterday.
• Autonomy: Self-motivated high performance requires bureaucracy to get out of the way. We value action and accountability, not oversight or paper-pushing.

Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a talented, driven Market Research Analyst to join our team for a full-time 3-month opportunity. You'll play a crucial role in identifying and analyzing new international markets for SimpleStudy to expand into. This position is pivotal in shaping our global growth strategy and impacting millions of students worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research on secondary education systems in potential new markets
• Analyze subjects studied, curriculum structures, and exam formats in target countries
• Perform social listening to understand student needs, trends, and pain points
• Conduct SEO analysis to identify organic traffic in target
• Analyze competitors, including their offerings, market share, and strategies
• Assess willingness to pay, pricing models, and economic factors in target markets
• Gather and interpret data on demographics and socio-economic factors affecting education
• Prepare comprehensive report and presentations to inform expansion decisions

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive market research independently
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, smart, and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt quickly and take initiative without constant oversight
• Track record of successfully completing similar projects or roles

Bonus

• Experience in the educational technology sector or with exam preparation products
• Knowledge of additional languages or experience living abroad
• Familiarity with SEO tools, social listening platforms, or statistical software
• Experience with global education systems and cultural nuances
• Advanced degree or certifications related to market research or analytics

How We Work
Tools: Slack, G Suite, Notion, Linear, GitHub
Timezone: Work during GMT working hours
Remote: Fully remote team

What We Offer

• Early-stage opportunity: Join us at the beginning of our global expansion journey
• Competitive compensation: Fair salary for the duration of the 3-month contract
• Potential for extension: Opportunity to extend the role based on performance and business needs
• Impactful work: Make a significant impact on a product used by hundreds of thousands of students
• Passionate team: Work with a team dedicated to improving education globally
• Interview Process

1. Application Submission
2. Initial Screening
3. Case Study Assignment
4. Team Interview
5. Final Interview with Leadership
6. Offer