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