About the Role & Team
We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our Imaging and Printing Research team, covering the printing market across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In this role, you will help shape how IDC and its clients understand a fast-evolving market by combining rigorous primary and secondary research with advanced data analysis and close relationships across the vendor and channel ecosystem. This is a high-visibility opportunity to develop deep subject-matter expertise, engage directly with senior industry stakeholders, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions across the sector. What You’ll Do
- Conduct primary and secondary research on the EMEA printing market.
- Gather market insights through interviews with vendors, channel partners, and other industry stakeholders.
- Analyze large datasets to identify market trends, business opportunities, and competitive dynamics.
- Learn and apply IDC's proprietary software, methodologies, and analytical tools.
- Ensure the timely delivery of research outputs in line with global research schedules and deadlines.
- Build and maintain relationships with key market players across the vendor and distribution channel ecosystem.
- Collaborate with regional and global research teams to produce high-quality market intelligence and forecasts.
What You Bring
- Knowledge of the IT industry, ideally gained with a printing vendor, IT distributor, channel partner, or market research organization.
- Experience conducting primary and secondary research, preferably across the EMEA region.
- Proven data processing, modelling, and analytical skills.
- Ability to identify key trends and derive actionable insights from large datasets.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and presenting research findings to internal and external audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with industry stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote and geographically dispersed team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with market intelligence platforms is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Market Research, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.
Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.
What We Offer
- 5 weeks of holidays + extra corporate days off
- Full time, permanent position offered in hybrid model (Prague or Ostrava office, 2 - 3 days office)
- Flexibility to work from home most of the week
- Sick days
- Certain flexibility to schedule your working hours
- Cafeteria system (use points on Flexipasses, pension/life insurance, or Multisport card)
- Meal allowance
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Skills Required
- Knowledge of the IT industry, ideally from a printing vendor, IT distributor, channel partner, or market research organization
- Experience conducting primary and secondary research, preferably across the EMEA region
- Proven data processing, modeling, and analytical skills
- Ability to identify trends and derive actionable insights from large datasets
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and presenting research findings
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with industry stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote, geographically dispersed team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Experience with market intelligence platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Market Research, Data Analytics, or a related field
IDC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, and vision. Disability and life insurance coverage is also outlined as meaningful income protection tied to base pay.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is described with an employer match structure that can add meaningful value to total rewards. This provides a clear retirement savings mechanism beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave provisions include parenting leave and broader paid time off elements. Additional recharge programs and recognition initiatives are positioned as supportive of work/life balance.
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What We Do
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