Senior Consultant

Who we are… GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what’s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world’s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey, and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world’s most successful organisations. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.

The role… GlobalData’s Retail Consulting Team is seeking a Consumer Senior Insights Consultant with a keen interest in the homewares and furniture retail sectors. In this dynamic role, you will deliver projects for retailers and retail brands, focusing on critical business intelligence and analysing consumer behaviours and trends that will shape the future of these sectors.

What you’ll be doing…

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to produce high-quality deliverables, including accurate market sizing, consumer behaviour analysis, and trend identification.
• Present insights and recommendations to clients, engaging directly with their questions and feedback.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop clear, actionable recommendations based on data trends and client objectives.
• Develop market knowledge, becoming a ‘subject matter expert’ on your assigned countries and sectors.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and on time execution of consulting projects.

What we’re looking for…

Competency Requirements:

• Research Skills: Competence in secondary and primary research techniques, with the ability to summarise findings and produce valuable insights.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and align outputs with client objectives, developing strategic recommendations based on sector dynamics.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced functions and modelling, to support project delivery and insight, with a methodical approach to working with large data sets to meet a defined objective.
• Curiosity and Passion: A proactive and curious mindset, with a passion for understanding retail and consumer behaviour.
• Report & Presentation Skills: Able to produce impactful reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all deliverables.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings confidently to clients.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A proactive problem-solver with a flexible approach, able to work independently, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving capabilities, whilst also collaborating effectively within a team.

Requirements:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline, ideally from a leading university, or equivalent commercial experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in retail, consulting, or an analytical role is desirable, with some flexibility for candidates demonstrating strong potential.
• Due to the global nature of our work, fluency in additional languages, and/or experience living in countries outside of the UK will be considered a plus.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.