Senior Analyst for Consumer Panel

NielsenIQ; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international research company seeks a Senior Analyst to join their Consumer Panel Service team in Johannesburg. The role involves supporting consultants by providing insights and analytical solutions to clients, while fostering a collaborative environment and maintaining high performance standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills along with experience in FMCG sectors to effectively contribute to client strategies.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in FMCG and client dynamics.
• Honours/master's level preferred in relevant fields.
• Ability to provide insights aligned with client requests.

Responsibilities

• Support Consultants on analysis and presentation preparation.
• Deliver CPS insights and action-oriented solutions to clients.
• Collaborate with other teams to provide holistic support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Statistics, Economics or Marketing graduate

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THIS JOB

NIQ works with clients to provide insights, thought leadership to drive their business and grow their portfolios. Our work helps our clients set growth strategies and determines what products you ultimately see on the shelf. Our team members are experts across various categories and are viewed as trusted partners by our clients.

Senior Analyst within the Consumer Panel Service (CPS) Team contributes to the adoption and application of NIQ Consumer solutions supporting Consultants to profitably grow customer loyalty and drive sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacts with both the CPS Team, CPS CAS team and the NIQ Sales Teams.
• Support Consultants on the elaboration of the Analysis and on preparing presentations of insights.
• Ensures CPS insights and action-oriented solutions are delivered to the Clients by being a CPS expert with an ability to explain the methodology behind key analytics to clients.
• Autonomously interacts with client staff on both basic and advanced CPS client needs.
• Collaborates with other NIQ teams to provide holistic support to clients.
• Demonstrates high standards of performance, promotes a strong team environment.
• Partners with CS Consultants, Insights associates and Sales teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of experience in FMCG and client dynamics.
• Statistics, Economics or Marketing graduate. Honours/master’s level preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to interpret sales and consumer data. Confidence and capability for data analysis and interest in dealing with data. Good at providing answers and insights aligned with the client’s requests, generating new and creative ideas.
• Client-facing and communication/presentation skills, deliver research results to stakeholders on the client’s side in a clear and consistent manner.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate efforts with other associates within a virtual environment.
• Organizational skills: understanding of business priorities, ability to adapt to complex and changing organizations, ability to manage time schedules.
• Full proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in astable environmentin a leading international research company.
• Opportunity to work with the biggest tech and durable companies.
• Access to learning platforms, mentorship programs and educational support to keep developing your skills.
• High level of projects & clients.
• Great, friendly atmosphere.
• Working in a multi-country environment.

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Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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