Senior Insights & Innovation Analyst

NielsenIQ; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ BASES seeks a Senior Research Analyst in Milano, Italy, to turn data into compelling stories and drive strategic insights for clients. You will own projects, collaborate across analytics, forecasting, consulting and project delivery, and work directly with clients as you grow your role.

You’ll analyze consumer research and market data, create engaging reports, and explore how new product concepts, packaging, messaging and launch potential can impact client decisions.

Qualifications

• Around 2-3 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, analytics or a related area.
• Experience analysing data and creating reports or presentations that explain not only what happened, but why it matters.
• A university degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Psychology, Data/Analytics or another relevant field.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills and an understanding of research methods and statistics.
• Confidence working with Excel and PowerPoint, and an interest in learning new digital and analytical tools.
• Strong communication and data storytelling skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and an interest in learning from others while sharing your own knowledge.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, as you'll work in an international environment.
• Knowledge of German, French or Spanish would be an additional asset, particularly when working with clients across European markets.

Responsibilities

• Turning data into insight: Analyse consumer research and market data to understand what's happening, why it matters and what our clients should do next.
• Bringing insights to life: Create clear, engaging reports, presentations and visual stories that make complex findings easy to understand.
• Working on real innovation challenges: Explore new product concepts, packaging, messaging and launch potential for our clients.
• Owning your projects: Manage your priorities and deadlines across several studies, working closely with different teams to deliver high-quality research.
• Getting closer to clients: Join client conversations, respond to project questions and build confidence presenting findings and recommendations.
• Connecting the dots: Combine consumer feedback, market context and forecasting insights to create a compelling story around the potential of an innovation.
• Being curious: Look beyond the obvious results, ask the next question and identify additional insights that could make a difference to the client.
• Helping others grow: Share your knowledge with junior analysts and support them in developing their analytical and research skills.
• Exploring beyond your day-to-day: Get involved in special analyses, client training, thought leadership and other initiatives across the Innovation team.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Data storytelling

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in Marketing

University degree in Economics

University degree in Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NIQ BASES seeks a Senior Research Analyst in Milano, Italy, to turn data into compelling stories and drive strategic insights for clients. You will own projects, collaborate across analytics, forecasting, consulting and project delivery, and work directly with clients as you grow your role.

You’ll analyze consumer research and market data, create engaging reports, and explore how new product concepts, packaging, messaging and launch potential can impact client decisions.