Research Analyst - Creative Excellence

Marketing Management Analytics, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic research analyst to support strategic insights delivery through innovative research projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in market research, questionnaire design, and data analysis while enhancing your project management and communication skills. You'll collaborate closely with senior team members, gaining invaluable experience in managing key projects and mentoring new analysts. With a commitment to diversity and a positive workplace culture, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Healthcare Plans

Wellness Benefits

Flexible Workplace Policy

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• BA/BS in marketing, business, or communications is required.
• Some experience in market research or advertising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate advertising research projects on time and budget.
• Prepare client deliverables and visualize data for storytelling.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Market Research

Questionnaire Design

Storytelling

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BA or BS in Marketing

BA or BS in Business

BA or BS in Communications

Tools

MS Office

Google Workplace

Job description

What makes this role important at Ipsos:

As a research analyst, you play a role in supporting the delivery of strategic insights to our clients through the execution of research projects. Your work includes a variety of studies requiring sharp time management skills and a keen attention to detail. This is a position where you will learn to be a major force in research design and gain experience managing key market research projects.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Executing and coordinating the fundamentals of advertising research projects on time and on budget, working closely with teammates.
• Working on questionnaire design and analysis planning with senior team members.
• Preparing client deliverables (reports, presentations, proposals), finding new and exciting ways to visualize the data that elevates our storytelling.
• Work with senior team members to understand the business needs of the client and translate them to the appropriate research design.
• Support multiple projects/priorities and gradually build increased responsibility to become more independent.
• Participate in mentorship of new Analysts and Interns, including shadowing on projects and providing guidance on tasks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client briefing meetings and results presentations, build presentation skills via attending client presentations and through dedicated skills training.
• As you progress and develop, you will collaborate on the analysis and interpretation of survey results to fine-tune analytical skills.
• Participate in initiatives that support our service line (i.e., growth/new product/employee training & engagement).

This might be the job for you if you have:

• BA or BS in marketing, business, communications, or related field.
• Some experience in market research, marketing, communications or advertising is preferred.
• A curious mindset and a genuine fascination for the field of advertising.
• A passion for working with data and extracting meaningful insights.
• An ability to learn quickly, work efficiently, and succeed in an everchanging, innovative environment.
• An interest in storytelling with the capacity to express narratives visually and verbally.
• Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Ease and confidence with “thinking on your feet”.
• Business acumen and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• The ability to thrive within a team environment and a willingness to contribute to a positive culture.
• Some experience with questionnaire design and sampling approaches.
• Proficiency with MS Office & Google Workplace (Excel, PowerPoint, Sheets, and Slides).

What’s in it for you:

At Ipsos you'll experience an exceptional benefits package including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits, a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture. We also are committed to investing in the whole professional with career development opportunities aimed to build your personal career equity at Ipsos and beyond.

We believe that everyone plays a role in our positive workplace culture. At Ipsos, your voice is heard!

Commitment to Diversity:

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.