Market Research Assistant

ZS; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS is seeking a Market Research Assistant to support qualitative market research logistics in its Evanston office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This entry-level role offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic consulting environment.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Financial planning

Annual leave

Personal growth and professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong typing skills for real-time note taking.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support market research logistics and vendor coordination.
• Manage communications and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary education or Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

ZS' Corporate Support teams operate the firm's core internal enterprise functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication - whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.

MARKET RESEARCH ASSISTANT

We seek an organized and energetic administrative professional to support qualitative market research logistics, research vendors, and qualitative data capture. You will be part of our Research Support Group and be based in our Evanston, IL office.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with project teams to provide administrative market research support, including managing communications for market research workflows, vendor quote generation, interview scheduling, vendor coordination, invoice processing, and maintaining project documentation.
• Organize and confirm that logistics have been arranged for project teams, ensuring all necessary resources are in place for successful project execution.
• Manage market research technology platforms to enable efficient execution of market research projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with a diverse portfolio of market research vendors to ensure optimal service delivery and cost effectiveness for project teams
• Ensure compliance with market research industry regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams as a team member as needed.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• Secondary school diploma required; post-secondary education or Associate's/Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Computer fluency with MSOffice (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.
• Efficient typing skills to allow for real time note taking.
  
  

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:

www.zs.com

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