Associate Manager

NielsenIQ; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an experienced Marketing Research professional to support pre-field setup, execute projects, and deliver actionable insights. You will coach junior analysts, coordinate study design, and present results to clients in person or virtually.

You will collaborate with clients to address queries, contribute to proposals, and help ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables. A strong background in analytics and business acumen is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Marketing, Economics or related field a must, preferred Postgraduate or MBA
• 5 years' experience in Marketing Research
• Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills
• Knowledge on advanced analysis, methods, and tools
• Good organisational skills, and strong people coaching skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• Awareness of the clients' needs

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing test designs and writes proposals for simple projects
• Pre-field project setup including questionnaire preparation and sample composition
• Consults with clients regarding study queries
• Coaches junior analysts in project development
• Supports junior analysts in data analysis and report conclusions with minimal supervision
• Reviews and finalizes reports with strong storytelling
• Ensures forecasts fit into report storyline
• Prepares and presents study results to clients in-person or virtually
• Drives client satisfaction through insights and actionable recommendations
• Develops strategic understanding of industry trends and opportunities for NielsenIQ
• Delivers timely and precise services according to client needs and quality standards
• Demonstrates good teamwork skills

Skills

Business English

Project management

Finance acumen

Forecasting

Leadership coaching

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Client engagement

Virtual environment

Education

University degree in Marketing or Economics

Postgraduate/MBA preferred

5 years marketing research experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

About this role

To assist with the preparation & the execution of marketing research studies by supporting the pre-field part of the project, and then compiling, analyzing, and interpreting marketing research data, writing client reports, and constructing/ delivering presentations

To coach junior analysts (where relevant) on projects and to help build their confidence & expertise.

Accountabilities

• Discusses test designs, and writes proposals for simple projects

• Assists in pre-field project set up (for example: questionnaire preparation, sample composition, database design)

• Consults with clients regarding general study queries

• Coaches more junior analysts in the development of their projects

• Supports more junior analysts in the analysis of study data and provides report conclusions and recommendations, with minimal supervision

• Reviews & finalizes reports with strong story telling skills

• If relevant, ensures that forecastsummaries fit into the report story line adequately

• Prepares and presents study results to clients in-person or virtually

• Drives client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations during presentations

• Develops strategic understanding of industry trends, competition and opportunities of NielsenIQ

• Ensure the services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications while meeting the company's quality standards

• Good teamwork skills

Requirements

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of statistics, research techniques, and experimental procedures

• Knowledge of marketing research

• Knowledge of in-market data

Skills

• Strong Business English knowledge, both verbal and written (and local language if required)

• Project management skills

• Strong business and financial acumen (including business environment and client)

• Understanding the principles of forecasting

• Strong problem solving skills and analytically curious

• Demonstrates strong leadership and people coaching skills

• High level communication skills

• Consultative story telling

• Comfortable working in a digital enabled environment

• Ability to work within a virtual environment

Education and Experience

• University degree in Marketing, Economics or related field a must, preferred Postgraduate or MBA

• 5 years' experience in Marketing Research

• Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills

• Knowledge on advanced analysis, methods, and tools

• Good organisational skills, and strong people coaching skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Business acumen

• Awareness of the clients' needs

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment

• Volunteer time off

• LinkedIn Learning

• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights - NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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