Market Research Assistant

Bridgehead® is a full service International growth consultancy that specialises in helping brands expand in both home and into new markets. We have offices in the UK and EU offering a full suite of commercial services from go-to-market strategies, advisory and infrastructure consulting, sales & marketing, plus value added distribution.

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven, dynamic and motivated individual who embodies a results‑driven mindset and demonstrates exceptional common sense in their approach to challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a can‑do attitude and a positive outlook, fostering a collaborative team environment while being accountable for their contributions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research into client products, services, markets and competitors.
• Compile and share data, insights and analytics with the GTM team to support strategic decision‑making.
• Complete GTM documentation based on in‑depth market research.
• Identify potential market gaps and opportunities in collaboration with the GTM team.
• Work alongside the Client Manager and GTM team to produce strategy presentation documents outlining go‑to‑market, sales and marketing plans.
• Build high‑quality lead lists based on data insights and research findings.
• Review GTM strategies quarterly with the Client Manager and implementation team and support the development of alternative approaches where needed.
• Research and identify new business opportunities in line with the business plan, associate team priorities and current partner needs.
• Qualify potential prospects using available tools, assessing criteria such as size, turnover, financial data and competitor landscape.
• Present qualified prospective clients to the NCA team and ensure all relevant information is clearly communicated.
• Support the NCA team by sourcing accurate contact information for target prospects.
• Revisit and evaluate previously approached or considered prospects to assess renewed suitability for scale‑up support.
• Maintain clean, accurate and categorised CRM records, ensuring prospect data is entered correctly and added to relevant marketing sequences.
• Attend industry events to make introductions and identify potential new clients.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in research is essential, this can be either work related or in an educational setting.
• Experience of pulling information together and presenting both in person and in a document.
• Understanding and insight into how go to market strategies work.
• Commercially astute, with strong analytical skills.
• Be able to manage many projects at once and push them through to the next stage of the process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Results‑driven, with a high level of initiative and proven track record of delivering success through teamwork.
• Proven numerical skills – able to delve into data to draw out pertinent observations.
• Demonstrable process improvement skills.

Up to £25‑£30k depending on experience. Pension contribution (employer match). Work from home and flexi working options. Free Car Parking. Team Training Sessions.