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 

Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on:  LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook

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