Coming into this role, you will have gained a few years of professional experience in working directly with clients and will be ready to take a step up in developing client relationships. You have exposure to and ability to discuss strategy, primary research methodologies and design, and demonstrate general commercial abilities from the start. You will be asked to demonstrate skills in critical thinking, present skillfully to groups, display poise under pressure, contribute to multiple complex projects and both support and lead basic projects. Candidates must have the ability to design, execute and analyze proprietary quantitative and qualitative studies on our client’s behalf, creating actionable, data-driven insights. This is a Hybrid position based in London with at least two days each week in the office. What You Will Be Doing: Data Synthesis and Insights Generation Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to analyze complex datasets and extract meaningful Translating research findings into actionable recommendations for clients. Presentation Assisting with the creation of comprehensive research reports and presentations. Presenting findings to clients in a clear and compelling manner, facilitating discussions and addressing client queries. Collaborating Working collaboratively across several different Mintel divisions such as sales, marketing, research analytics, and operations to deliver best-in-class custom work to our clients. Engaging with Clients Beginning to start serving as a point of contact for clients, understanding their business objectives and challenges. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty. Research Project Management Actively participating in the design and execution of custom research projects, overseeing research methodologies and ensuring high-quality deliverables tailed to meet client needs. Supporting and eventually leading research projects across multiple industries from kick-off to completion, including: questionnaire design, survey programming, fielding, data analysis, and final reporting. Analyzing complex data to provide insightful implications and actionable recommendations within the context of the client’s business objective and competitive environment. Staying updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor landscapes. You will be expected to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a team in a consultative setting, multi-tasking on several projects at once to effectively meet all deadlines. We are looking for someone who exhibits strong analytical capabilities, pays close attention to detail and demonstrates excellent professional writing and communication skills. High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required, with experience managing primary, custom marketing research projects desired. What We Are Looking For: While we may have a wish list, we are always open to looking at different profiles for our roles, so please don’t hesitate in applying even if your experience does not check all of the boxes. We believe there is no one perfect resume for a role, but there is a perfect candidate for us, and that could be you. Commercially-Minded: You have a demonstrated talent for abstract thinking, spotting trends and patterns, an instinct for commercial opportunities, and a nuanced understanding of consumer insights are critical. A Storyteller: You are a lateral thinker, an intuitive dot-connector, and have experience weaving compelling narratives through data across a wide range of categories. Data-Driven: You have solid familiarity with most forms of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and working knowledge of when and how to apply them to a given client challenge. You should have expertise working with complex data sets and strong data analysis and Excel skills are a must. Experience with tools such as Q, SPSS, SAS or other cross-tabulation and statistics tools are strongly preferred. Naturally Curious: You are always drawn to knowing the “why” behind things and great at navigating client conversations, asking second and third level questions to get at the heart of clients’ challenges and goals. An Influencer: You have experience with primary research methodologies and the energy, intellect, humility and passion that draws people to wanting to learn more from you. A Great Communicator: You are able to visualize strategic thought in evocative and engaging presentations, delivered with confidence and authority and can adapt your communication style to suit each client and internal business partner. A Collaborator: You take pride in the team you are a part of and the work you produce. Cultivating professional relationships with your colleagues is important and you are constantly finding innovative and unique ways to create an exceptional work environment. #LI-SH1