Research Associate/Analyst

Euromonitor International seeks talented individuals looking to start or further their career in market research.  If you have a keen interest in market research, excellent numeracy skills and the desire to be at the forefront of providing business intelligence on the dynamics of consumer goods and services industries, Euromonitor wants to hear from you.

All applicants will need to demonstrate a keen interest in, and knowledge of, consumer trends and the lifestyle issues which surround, impact and influence consumers in the US.

As part of the Syndicated research team, you will have an opportunity to study and build expertise withing a specific industry sector. As you continue to build your experience, you will have an opportunity to select your areas of industry expertise and work with respective heads of industries and wider regional and global teams to further the research agenda, strengthen client relationships, and provide country/regional/global strategic analysis.

How do Research Associate/Analysts make an impact?

Research Associates and Analysts will build expertise in consumer goods and services industries by conducting trade interviews with key industry stakeholders, working with central data sources and engaging in data analysis and market reporting. Their work will contribute directly to Euromonitor’s syndicated database Passport that informs and guides our clients’ strategy across product categories, industries and geographies.

The Research Associate / Analysts will be tasked with building expertise across three core areas:

·        Direct research and project management to establish market estimates for category sales, brand and company performance, channel distribution, and more.

·        Creating actionable insights in both published and presentation formats

·        Engaging with clients and the global industry

What are the key responsibilities?

The Research Associates/Analysts work as a team under the supervision of their Research Manager. The role includes:

·        Updating and developing sections of new and existing datasets and reports for the consumer industries covered

·        Primary research, which includes direct and regular contact with key industry players to collate/discuss data and trends for the purposes of improving country level understanding across a number of product categories

·        Secondary research, to gather published information across a variety of source types such as company financials, official statistics, trade press, brokerage reports, and more

·        Working with central data teams to provide updated sources, to verify and provide feedback on centrally produced data

·        Client support regarding data and content queries, as well as other ad hoc requests

·        Client-facing responsibilities, including helping clients understand the sources and methodology of published data and reports. 

·        Contributions to insights driven content and report writing at the country, regional, and global levels

·        As expertise develops, key responsibilities will evolve further to include strategic industry analysis, client meetings and presentations, industry presentations and liaison (such as conferences), and other industry related work

Requirements

·        Research track record, with proven skills in gathering primary input from industry stakeholders and secondary research

·        Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information for data analysis and interpretation

·        Excellent command of both written and spoken English

·        Flexibility and a proactive approach to managing workloads

·        Analysis and report writing  

·        Superb numeracy and analytical skills

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills

·        Strong attention to detail and tenacity

·        The ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines

·        Applicants should be flexible, proactive and possess a strong sense of personal responsibility for continued improvement

·        Deep intellectual curiosity, coupled with a drive to become a recognized industry voice

Benefits

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our values

We act with integrity

We are curious about the world

We are stronger together

We seek to empower

We find strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 15 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 15 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer.

Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities.

Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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