Market Research & Insights Specialist | Rock Island, IL

IMEG • Rock Island, IL

14h • $75,000 - $115,000

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Market Research & Insights Specialist in Rock Island, IL, to support regional growth and national market sector strategies through timely, actionable market intelligence. In this role, you’ll gather, analyze, and distribute insights on emerging opportunities, competitive activity, and client/partner trends to inform business development and pursuit planning. You’ll also support pre-project teaming outreach to strengthen IMEG’s visibility and collaboration with architectural, design, and strategic partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Research/Analytics, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive experience required in the Architecture Engineering and Construction industry or related professional services environment
• Demonstrated success leading pursuit strategies and winning large, complex projects
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable insights
• Familiarity with industry databases and public planning documents
• Proficiency in Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management platforms
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across geographically distributed teams
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into action
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and research industry trends, regional economic activity, competitor moves, and upcoming strategic project opportunities across IMEG’s geographic regions and national market sectors
• Gather, analyze, and maintain intelligence from subscription economic trends databases, public agencies, trade publications, and professional organizations
• Develop market snapshots, client profiles, and opportunity briefs for distribution to Business Development and Marketing leadership as requested
• Maintain knowledge of public funding sources, bond referendums, and capital improvement plans relevant to assigned IMEG regions and markets
• Support unqualified lead generation gathering intelligence early in the project lifecycle, before Request For Quotes are issued
• Distribute leads to appropriate Client Executives, Regional Business Development, or Market Sector Leaders, to support lead qualification and proactive pursuit planning
• Assist in developing Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) assessments and market share analysis to guide strategy
• Support project teaming and relationship mapping with architectural, design, and consultant partners
• Work closely with Client Executives, Regional Business Development, Market Sector Leaders, and Proposal Operations to ensure intelligence directly supports pursuit strategies
• Support capture planning meetings and pursuit strategy kick-offs with current intelligence
• Maintain documentation of research methods, sources, and protocols to ensure consistency and scalability

Benefits

• IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact.
• As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office.
• You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve.
• Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.
• You’ll help connect market intelligence to real pursuit strategies by partnering closely with business development, marketing, and market sector leadership.
• IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees