Road & Rail Services · 21 hours ago
Market Research Analyst
Louisville,KY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRoad & Rail Services is a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. The Market Research Analyst will support the company's strategic growth by analyzing trends, customer needs, and market opportunities in the rail and industrial logistics sectors, providing actionable insights to guide commercial strategy, marketing initiatives, and service development.
ConsultingLogisticsRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth market research on freight rail market trends, industrial shipper behavior, and logistics industry developments
Analyze transportation demand, modal shifts, and regional shipping patterns across target industries (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, energy, construction materials)
Track competitor activity, pricing strategies, and service offerings within the rail and logistics sectors
Evaluate new market opportunities and potential service areas to support network expansion and revenue growth
Develop profiles of current and prospective industrial shippers, mapping shipping volumes, rail access points, and logistics requirements
Conduct surveys, interviews, and data-driven studies to identify customer pain points, satisfaction levels, and emerging needs
Build and maintain databases of key industrial sites, rail-served facilities, and freight corridors
Collect, Interpret, and Visualize transportation and economic data from multiple sources (e.g., STB, AAR, EIA, industry publications, proprietary data)
Produce regular reports, dashboards, and presentations to inform senior management and commercial teams
Support forecasting models for market demand, pricing, and competitive positioning
Collaborate with commercial, operations, and support teams to align research insights with business strategy
Contribute to business cases for new service offerings, partnerships, or infrastructure investments
Support proposal development and customer engagement initiatives with data-backed insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation, Data Analytics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in market research, logistics analysis, or transportation industry analytics (Rail experience preferred)
Strong analytical skills with experience using market research tools and data visualization software
Familiarity with freight transportation data sources and regulatory filings (e.g., Surface Transportation Board data, AAR reports)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple research projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of supply chain logistics, industrial markets, and the economics of rail freight transportation
Preferred
Experience working with GIS mapping tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for freight corridor or site analysis
Knowledge of commodity markets relevant to bulk or industrial freight
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Transportation, or equivalent) desirable
Benefits
A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacations and Paid Holidays
An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
We have a culture of promoting from within whenever possible
And much more!
Company
Road & Rail Services
Road & Rail Services is an industry leader and a top-tier provider of rail-related services to railroads, rail shippers & railcar owners.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Greenwell
Human Resources Business Partner
Jon Haselwood
Chief Commercial Officer
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