Associate Manager in Oxford

To assist with the preparation and execution of marketing research studies by supporting the pre-field part of the project, compiling, analysing, and interpreting marketing research data, writing client reports, and constructing/delivering presentations.

To coach junior analysts (where relevant) on projects and to help build their confidence and expertise.

Accountabilities

• Discusses test designs and writes proposals for simple projects.
• Assists in pre-field project set up (for example: questionnaire preparation, sample composition, database design).
• Consults with clients regarding general study queries.
• Coaches more junior analysts in the development of their projects.
• Supports more junior analysts in the analysis of study data and provides report conclusions and recommendations, with minimal supervision.
• Reviews and finalises reports with strong storytelling skills.
• If relevant, ensures that forecast summaries fit into the report storyline adequately.
• Prepares and presents study results to clients in-person or virtually.
• Drives client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations during presentations.
• Develops strategic understanding of industry trends, competition, and opportunities of NielsenIQ.
• Ensures the services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications while meeting the company's quality standards.
• Good teamwork skills.

Requirements

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistics, research techniques, and experimental procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing research.
• Knowledge of in-market data.
• Skills
• Strong Business English knowledge, both verbal and written (and local language if required).
• Project management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen (including business environment and client).
• Understanding the principles of forecasting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytically curious.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people coaching skills.
• High level communication skills.
• Consultative storytelling.
• Comfortable working in a digital enabled environment.
• Ability to work within a virtual environment.
• Education and Experience
• University degree in Marketing, Economics or related field a must, preferred Postgraduate or MBA.
• 5 years’ experience in Marketing Research.
• Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills.
• Knowledge on advanced analysis, methods, and tools.
• Good organisational skills, and strong people coaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Business acumen.
• Awareness of the clients’ needs.

Additional Information

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

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About NIQ: NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behaviour 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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