Market Analyst

**A little about us**

Capricorn is one of Australasia's largest and most dynamic business services organisations. Last year we facilitated over $4bn worth of transactions, and we're just getting started. As a proudly Member-owned organisation, we have a strong foundation in the automotive and machinery aftermarket industry. Our vibrant community includes over 30,000 highly engaged Members across Australia and New Zealand, from national franchises to your local family workshop.

Since 1974, Capricorn has been dedicated to supporting our Members with solutions that truly matter. Our flagship Trade Account offers instant credit with over 2,000 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program as the cherry on top.

Our Members also enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive products designed to help them thrive. Whether it's equipment finance to grow their business, insurance products to protect what matters most, or an award-winning travel agency to book their next getaway, Capricorn is here to help.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to driving success and innovation

**Role Purpose**

As a Market Analyst, you will be at the forefront of gathering and analysing market, industry, and category data. Your insights will help us identify trends, understand customer preferences, and assess competitive positioning within the Capricorn Preferred Supplier function. Your work will provide actionable insights that drive our business strategy, product development, and marketing efforts.

**Key responsibilities**
- Strategic planning _
- Provide data-driven insights to support business strategy and identify category and industry opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a commercial model database, including product/service margins and associated fees.
- Forecast market demand and pricing strategies, recommending adjustments to optimize revenue and growth.
- Market Research & Analysis_
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market shifts to identify opportunities and threats.
- Analyse data to discover new categories, markets, and business opportunities.
- Reporting & Insights _
- Design and implement a category and industry data framework to structure sales, pricing, performance and industry data
- Develop and manage centralised data repositories
- Deliver actionable insights and reports to leadership and teams

**Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes**
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

**Experience**
- 3-5+ years of experience in market research, business intelligence, or data analysis.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in business, marketing, economics, statistics, or a related field.
- Experience in the automotive or financial services industries (ideal).
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and predictive modelling.
- Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot and digital marketing analytics (ideal).

**A little on life at Capricorn**

Joining our community is about more than just a job, so here's what's in it for you:

- Work flexibility - We're all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. Whether it's flexible hours or WFH arrangements, we'll work with you to find the best way for us to work together.
- Development Opportunities - your success is ours too. We provide opportunities training and development that give you the tools you need to grow.
- Paid parental leave - during life's most important times, we support both parents' leave and their transition back to work.
- Get social - our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
- A place you want to be - from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be.
- A cherry on top - we've got a heap of benefits that our team actually use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more
- Income protection insurance - All permanent team members receive salary continuance insurance for free This can cover up to 75% of their salary until the age of 65, if they are unable to work from injury or illness.
- Amazing Benefits - Unlock amazing benefits at Capricorn. We offer all our staff Gym Membership near our Perth office, Discounted Private Health benefits and brand-new Working from home kits to get you started -Just to name a few

**Sound like you'd be a good fit?**

If you are ready to become part of a growing community and make a real impact, get in touch today.