Research Coordinator - Specialised Nutrition

Mintel; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Salary - £29,000 - 1 day a week in our London office, close to St Paul's.

The purpose of this role is to identify new product launch information to guide our extensive network of field associates. This includes analysing and auditing sector- and country-specific new product launch data.

You will use qualitative and quantitative research skills in this role to identify new FMCG product launches in your allocated countries. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a good coverage of specialised nutrition products globally.

This will involve monitoring relevant websites and trade publications, attending SPN and mass market related trade shows, and more. You would also use your detailed analytical skills to audit and analyse country market sectors to proactively identify product trends and market activities, supporting the team and Field Associate network.

You will be required to participate in various aspects of team coverage, including hiring, onboarding, and maintaining relationships with freelance Field Associates. You will analyse statistics and data, take appropriate actions to benefit team targets, manage day-to-day Field Associate operations, and assist with methodology development.

The ideal candidate will be interested in FMCG (with a focus on Specialised Nutrition) retail and highly comfortable with web-based technologies, such as social media, blogs, and newswires. A curious and proactive nature is highly sought after, as is someone who thrives in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching relevant online/print information for new product activity
• Ensure high-quality coverage for Specialised Nutrition while making sure global targets are met
• Creation of "shopping lists" of new products to support the Field Associate network
• Managing Field Associate freelance work cycles:
• Hiring, onboarding, maintaining relations and off-boarding if required.
• Day-to-day management of functions
• Analysing numerical statistics and data
• Critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills
• Ad Hoc research projects
• Attending trade events when applicable
• Communicate with contacts via email, telephone and/or face-to-face

Key Qualifications/Skills

• Experienced in desk research
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork, collaboration and focus on team success
• Self-driven: thrive in an autonomous environment and take ownership
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Curious and passionate about learning
• Knowledgeable with online tools (News feeds, blogs, social media)
• Flexible schedule with the ability to travel globally as required
• Comfortable speaking to contacts on the phone and/or face-to-face