Market Research Associate

Euromonitor International seeks a talented individual looking to further their career in market research. If you have a keen interest in market research, excellent numeracy skills and the desire to be at the forefront of providing business intelligence on the dynamics of fast moving consumer goods industries, Euromonitor wants to hear from you.

All applicants will need to demonstrate a keen interest in, and knowledge of, consumer trends and the lifestyle issues which surround them. Spanish and English language fluency is required. This position is based out of the Mexico City office.

Overview of the Role

We are looking for Research Associates to work with big data, centralized sources and core research methods to build and validate numbers in a standardized, transparent and efficient way. The position will report into a local Research Manager or Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Primary and secondary research
• Data analysis and manipulation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Quality control
• Project management

Role Profile

• Understands input data, further developing it, to ensure all centralized secondary sources are well covered
• Uses a mixed-methodology approach - including in-house data, relevant tools, external sources, and interviews - to effectively build data estimates
• Plans, sets up and develops supporting materials for projects
• Identifies key research sources, conducts interviews with trade sources and gathers inputs from both in-house and external sources
• Works with key secondary sources and able to manage conflicting sources
• Analyses various large datasets and manipulates them as needed to create meaningful category/country estimates, as well as monitoring, reviewing, and cleaning up data for internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining records and resolving quality issues
• Manipulates inputs to arrive at initial data estimates before further testing and validating in the field and with inputs from other team members working directly with clients
• Runs quality control and provide detailed explanations on sources and data triangulation and the why behind the numbers
• Oversees the daily management of in-country analysts, guiding them throughout the field research, owning the communication, reviewing, querying, and related administrative tasks.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor Degree
• Curiosity with a passion for learning, problem-solving, and making a difference combined with flexibility, the ability to embrace diversity and be adaptable to change
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, process oriented and quick learner
• Excellent communicator with good listening skills and an openness to new ideas
• Team player with a collaborative and transparent approach, capable of working in a global environment
• Proficiency in English (with other languages an advantage), combined with a high level of numeracy and the confidence to engage trade sources for additional insights
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel, with experience of tools such as Power BI and Tableau

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Benefits

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our values

• We act with integrity
• We are curious about the world
• We are stronger together
• We seek to empower
• We find strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer.

Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities.

Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.