Mid-level Research Manager, Brand Strategy

Blauw Research; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Mobility scheme

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Blauw Research is seeking a Mid-level Research Manager to translate client questions into solid research designs and to transform data into actionable insights for leading brands in FMCG, Retail, and Finance. You will synthesize findings into clear strategies and collaborate with colleagues to deliver client-ready recommendations.

You will work on quantitative studies, navigate large data sets, and connect results to clients’ strategic challenges while independently managing projects and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with an affinity for numbers and the story behind them.
• Experience translating client questions into research and interpreting results.
• Interest in consumer behaviour, brands, and brand growth (FMCG, Retail, or Finance a plus).
• Ability to translate complex information into clear insights and convey them convincingly.
• Enjoy collaborating while taking responsibility independently.
• Curious, entrepreneurial, and eager to learn as a researcher and advisor.

Responsibilities

• Translate client questions into a robust and appropriate research design.
• Set up and execute quantitative research and navigate large volumes of data.
• Analyse and interpret research results, seeking the insights behind the figures.
• Connect research results to the client’s strategic challenges.
• Translate insights into a clear and compelling narrative and discuss this with clients.
• Independently take responsibility for your projects, working closely with colleagues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Research design

Client communication

Job description

Are you curious about what drives consumers and how brands can respond to this to achieve growth? Do you get energised by data, but especially by the story behind it? And do you want to further develop your research knowledge into valuable insights and advice for clients? Then we would be delighted to meet you.

At Blauw Research, we work on research questions that help brands progress. As a Mid-level Research Manager, you will work for leading brands, particularly within FMCG, Retail, and Finance. You will delve into consumer behaviour, discover what motivates people, and map out what this means for brands, propositions, and customer experience.

You will do more than just conduct research and report results. You will critically examine the question behind the question, identify connections, and translate data into insights that clients can truly utilise. In doing so, you will help them make better choices and discover opportunities for growth.

What will you be doing?

• You will translate client questions into a robust and appropriate research design.
• You will set up and execute quantitative research and navigate large volumes of data.
• You will analyse and interpret research results, seeking the insights behind the figures.
• You will connect research results to the client’s strategic challenges.
• You will translate insights into a clear and compelling narrative and discuss this with clients.
• You will independently take responsibility for your projects, working closely with colleagues.

We are a match if:

• You have strong analytical skills, an affinity for numbers, and are particularly curious about the story behind them.
• You have experience in translating client questions into research and in analysing and interpreting research results.
• You are interested in consumer behaviour, brands, and issues surrounding brand growth. Experience within FMCG, Retail, or Finance is an advantage.
• You can translate complex information into clear insights and know how to convey these convincingly.
• You enjoy working collaboratively but also take responsibility independently.
• You are curious, entrepreneurial, and eager to learn. You want to further develop yourself as a researcher as well as a strategic sparring partner and advisor for clients.

At Blauw, you will be given the space to look beyond the numbers. To deepen your research expertise, develop your advisory skills, and work together with clients to build brands that grow.

What we offer you.

Keep growing.

We believe it is important that you continue to develop yourself. Employees are given the space to deepen their knowledge and the freedom to choose their own route to success.

Great group of people.

You work with colleagues who want to move forward and stimulate each other to make things a little better, smarter or easier for our clients and for ourselves.

Best workplace in Rotterdam.

You can use our huge terrace above Stadhuisplein to work, have lunch, drink coffee, consult or exercise with colleagues.

Excellent employment conditions.

Holidays.

Mobility scheme.

Bonus scheme.