Market Research & Insights Specialist | Rock Island, IL

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.

Principal 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

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us
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.

Locations available: Rock Island, IL

State of Illinois Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com

Apply today to help IMEG identify emerging opportunities and strengthen the strategies that shape the communities we serve.

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.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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