Pet Industry Careers & Job Openings

Industry Events

Our growing portfolio of events includes Global Pet Expo, the premier industry event for independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals, and The Pet Summit, delivering a curated education and networking for pet businesses through workshops, keynotes, and special events alongside Global Pet Expo.

Research & Insights

The American Pet Products Association aims to promote pet ownership and support pet businesses throughout periods of economic challenges and growth. Through our in-depth pet ownership research, we identify consumer trends and behaviors that help pet businesses reach their audiences.

Regulatory

The APPA Government Affairs team engages in regulatory activities through member cooperation and advocacy for the advancement of the pet industry.

APPA Gives Back

APPA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following APPA Gives Back initiatives: Pets Add Life (PAL), the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Joybound People & Pets, Pet Advocacy Network, and Pet Care Trust's Pets in the Classroom program.

RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

Analyst, Research & Insights

Remote Full-Time

The Analyst is responsible for assisting the Research & Insights team in managing the American Pet Products Association's (APPA) research and insights projects and partners. This role will also work closely with the VP of Research & Insights to assist in the development and execution plans to collect, analyze, and communicate insights that inform APPA's strategic decision-making while advancing the pet industry. The Analyst will also support the Research and Insights team to maintain APPA's research infrastructure and capabilities and ensure data relevance.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

Able to execute the project process independently, thoughtfully, accurately, thoroughly and on-schedule

Demonstrate high attention to detail

Juggle multiple projects at one time and maintain full ownership of their responsibilities

Help set up projects and coordinate/communicate with research vendors and flagging issues and contributing to resolving them
Accommodate different working styles and needs

Analytical

Design and write basic to complex questionnaires

Understand and write simple to complex logic and data design for implementation in survey and data tabulation programs

Do data checks such as checking questionnaire programs for logic, accuracy and completeness, edit/proof data tables, review/approve codes

Perform basic to more complex analysis

Execute subgroup analyses
Prepare reports and analyses for Sr. review in a data and story driven format

In General

Providing support to the Research & Insights Leadership team in establishing and implementing APPA's research technology infrastructure

Assist the team to conceptualize, establish, and pilot APPA’s custom research and consulting practice

Assist the team to develop the research and insights development roadmap to include both deliverables and the supporting technology infrastructure to ensure that research is being conducted and reported accordingly

Assist the team as needed to track APPA's performance against its research and insights goals.

Proficiency in problem-solving and creative thinking skills as part of a highly experienced team

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Growth Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Work-From-Home Days

Pet-Friendly Workplace

Casual Office Attire

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Contribution

Bonus Opportunity

Generous Time Off Programs

Cell Phone Reimbursement

“What I love about working at APPA is the incredible sense of teamwork cultivated within our organization. I get to collaborate and work across all the teams here. Everyone works together to achieve the best possible results for our members!”

Sam Hudak

Manager of Audience Engagement

“Working for APPA has afforded me many opportunities, but the most fulfilling of them all has to be helping our members bring innovative pet products to market. Being part of a community that helps enhance the quality of life of both pets, and the people who care for them is the ultimate reward.”

Chris Bonifati

Sr. Director, Trade Show Development

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