Associate Manager

About this role To assist with the preparation & the execution of marketing research studies by supporting the pre-field part of the project, and then compiling, analyzing, 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 & 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 & finalizes reports with strong story telling skills - If relevant, ensures that forecast summaries fit into the report story line 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 - Ensure 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 story telling - 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