RESEARCH ANALYST-(CHICAGO, IL)

E15 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

E15 Group is seeking a Research Analyst to partner with cross-functional teams and support the design, execution, and analysis of market research initiatives. You will work across syndicated and custom studies to uncover consumer needs and inform business decisions.

You will gain hands-on experience in methodologies from surveys to focus groups, turning data into clear insights for stakeholders across healthcare, hospitality, and retail sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant research, insights, or analytics experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to proof work for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies.
• Analyze primary and secondary data to identify consumer preferences and opportunities.
• Translate business questions into research objectives and develop surveys and instruments.
• Identify key themes from research and turn them into actionable findings.
• Manage multiple projects with consistent quality.
• Develop reports that visualize data and communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Research experience

Writing & communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Qualtrics

Decipher

SurveyMonkey

MRI

Datassential

Job description

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data, not hunches, to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries to help companies make forward-looking decisions to benefit their business and their guests. For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com

E15 Group

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Salary: $70,000-$75,000

At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data, not hunches, to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries to help companies make forward-looking decisions to benefit their business and their guests. For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com

Job Summary

The research analyst will work closely with various teams to understand their insight needs and support the development and execution of research that addresses key business objectives. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of methodologies, from syndicated market research to custom surveys and focus groups, to uncover current and future customer needs. You will support all phases of the research process, including development, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, helping turn data and findings into meaningful insights for the business.

What Success Looks Like

Successful analysts are curious about why consumers behave the way they do; are comfortable moving between data and business questions; and can turn that data into a story. Over time, you’ll build expertise in Compass industries, deepen your qualitative and quantitative research skills, and become a trusted insights partner to stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies
• Analyze primary data gathered via qualitative and quantitative studies as well as secondary research pulled from syndicated sources, such as MRI and Datassential, to determine consumer preferences and identify improvement and growth opportunities
• Translate business questions into research objectives and contribute to the development of surveys, discussion guides, and other research instruments
• Identify key themes surfacing from both primary and secondary research and turn them into actionable findings that move the business forward
• Manage multiple projects at one time delivering consistent quality
• Develop reports that clearly visualize data and communicate findings and recommendations to clients, operators, business analysts, and executive audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of relevant research, insights, or analytics experience
• Experience analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy, consistency, and clarity
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to organize and analyze data in Excel and create polished, client-ready reports in PowerPoint
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience working with syndicated or secondary research sources (e.g., Nielsen, MRI, Datassential)
• Experience in the food or hospitality industry
• Experience with survey platform(s), such as Qualtrics, Decipher, or SurveyMonkey

E15 is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at E15 are offered many fantastic benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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