Senior Research Executive

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Primarily a role of Senior Executive is to executive projects to their clients / supervisors satisfaction. The following is suggested scope for executives:

1. Operational excellence: Project Management & Client Management
   • Ensure assigned responsibilities are conducted to time and quality expectations
   • Ensure thorough understanding of and compliance to Nielsen’s research processes and workflow
   • Support manager on day to day project execution i.e. designing / inputting questionnaire into ezq, link testing etc.
   • Ensure timely and proactive communication with partner divisions like data processing, data collection, Vendors & Other Nielsen Offices to facilitate smooth project execution
   • Ensure that materials to Ops & other support teams are sent on schedule and thoroughly checked for errors
   • Proactive communications during project lifecycle to managers /clients as appropriate e.g. status report updates, highlighting database issues etc.
   • Attend client presentations with the manager to support as required
2. Skill-set: Analytical / report writing and presentation skills
   • Write Analysis plan & develop charting templates
   • Effectively brief charting & tabulation teams on the project requirements
   • Checking the data tables and charts to spot errors
   • Drafting reports & commentaries (more for SRE)
3. Productivity: Embrace & Drive Sub-team Compliance on Key Initiatives & Protocols
   • Attend training and ensure timely compliance of key initiatives
   • Ensure proper process protocols are observed throughout project lifecycle
   • Ensure that all data runs for the projects are planned efficiently to minimize data re-runs by CRDC

Qualifications

• Ideally a university degree in related fields (Engineering, Math’s, Statistics, Marketing, Economics, Business Management)
•  Minimum 2-3 year of working experience in the Market Research industry is preferred or other relevant industry.
• Those with strong /good competency in Maths or Statistics will have an added advantage though not necessarily a requirement.
• Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills
• Strong communication skills & visualization skills – interested in storytelling techniques
• High level of client service skills and understanding of growth and brand strategy
• Business acumen and good knowledge of the market dynamics
• Comfortable working in a digital-enabled environment

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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