Market Intelligence, Research & Analysis Executive

TGP International WE CREATE, DESIGN AND BUILD AWARD WINNING WORLD-CLASS F&B AND RETAIL BRANDS FOR OUR CLIENTS AND PARTNERSTGP International are a hospitality consultancy based in London and Dubai. We team up with passionate brands, clients and entrepreneurs to make their long-term vision a reality through concept development, creative interior design, graphic design & branding, franchising, advisory & operational services and project management.Some of our clients include: Dubai Expo 2020, Marriott, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Harrods, Sushi Samba, Adrift Burger Bar, Nakheel Malls, Selfridges, Time Out Market, FIFA World Cup 2022, The National, and Tashas.Do you have a real passion for food and hospitality? Are you a foodie? Does the idea of creating world-class restaurants, food halls and F&B excite you?As the world's leading hospitality agency, offering an outstanding 360 degree service to our clients, we are constantly striving to be the best and lead the sector in F&B and hospitality consultancy. We need a driven and creative person to join our fun and dynamic team and have a direct contribution and client exposure on some of the world's leading projects.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Market Intelligence, Research & Analysis Executive provides strategic research and commercial insights to support TGP International's advisory services, business development activities and client projects across hospitality, food & beverage and destination development.Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Research & IntelligenceMonitor industry trends, investments and market developmentsTrack new hotel, restaurant and destination openingsResearch franchise, licensing and expansion activityMonitor competitor activity and emerging brandsTrack new brand launches, franchise and licensing activitySource unique benchmarks, trends and market examples to strengthen TGP thinkingSupport market studies with clear sourcing and referencesMaintain market databases by country, city, sector and brand typeInfluencer & Partner Research Build influencer lists for campaigns, launches and activations Include engagement rates, audience quality, follower relevance and fake follower checks Track influencer contact details, categories, locations and past brand work Support recommendations for influencer partnerships and local collaborationsCommercial AnalysisConduct market studies and benchmarking exercisesSupport feasibility studies through research and data gatheringAnalyse live operational data and market performance indicatorsCurate brand recommendations and concept inspirationSupport feasibility studies with clean data inputs and clear assumptionsSupport Excel-based analysis and flag any data gapsHelp translate research into clear commercial insightsReportingProduce market intelligence reports and executive summariesMaintain databases of industry contacts, brands and key stakeholdersIdentify new deals, partnerships and significant appointments within the sectorPresent findings in clear reports and PowerPoint presentationsProduce short market updates for internal teamsSupport monthly trend updates and yearly TGP trend report inputsFormat research outputs so they can be used directly in TGP documentsCollaboration Support Advisory, Business Development and Strategy teams with research-driven insights Assist with proposal preparation and client presentations by providing relevant market data Attend relevant project updates to understand context and avoid duplicated research Work with teams to understand the brief before starting research Share findings in a clear and practical wayRequirementsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Hospitality, Research or a related discipline2-5 years' experience in market research, consulting or business analysisStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent English writing and presentation abilitiesAdvanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPointExperience in hospitality, tourism, real estate or food & beverage research is preferredExcellent Arabic and English research skillsStrong source checking and data validation skillsConfident using Excel, PowerPoint and online research tools