Commercial/Competitor Analysis Assistant � 10 months FTC up to �22,000 Our client is looking for an experienced candidate to join their property team to research and produce reports on the viability of new acquisitions. This will include a range of duties including regular reviews of the demographics, regular reports to the Board on competitor activity and market changes as well as partnership tender submissions.The role requires a very strong level of commercial knowledge and general business awareness to enable the post holder to work comfortably on any project with any level of management. Accountabilities / Responsibilities. � Maintenance of databases and files for major and regional competitors including obtaining new and updated information from the internet and all other possible sources � To manage and co-ordinate the competitor review timetable and to prepare regular reports on competitors for the Development Forum � To research and prepare the �market review� document for the Development Forum (issued three times a year) � To keep the team informed of any news alerts for major ompetitors and industry � To regularly review the planning database to alert the team to any additions / movements that might impact of proposed projects or target sites � To prepare the relevant extracts for the reports for various boards. � Extraction of market assessment reports from databases and use of mapping software to assist in the appraisals of new sites, acquisitions and extensions � To carry out market review of opportunities including mystery call and mystery shops to competitors � Responsible for liaising with the marketing team the timescales of offers and board reports to ensure marketing input received on a timely basis � Support the Acquisition Team as necessary Qualifications / Experience � Educated to degree standard � essential � Strong communication skills and excellent report writing capabilities. � Research and competitor analysis experience � desirable � The role holder will be a PC literate (knowledge of Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint and Outlook). � The role requires self motivation and excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a number of projects, which may have conflicting timescales and require reprioritising. � Ability to maintain a cheerful outlook under pressure, willingness to learn and take on new challenges. Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.