Senior Research Associate - Line & Price

As a Senior Research Associate, Line & Price, you will help develop the NielsenIQ Innovation Practice business by executing marketing research studies for our clients.  You will be responsible for compiling, analyzing and interpreting marketing research data, helping CS write client reports, and constructing client presentations with a high degree of independence.  You will support the Line & Price team in driving revenue by delivering excellent project work that will result in repeated business with our clients.    While we seek candidates with proven analytical skills, we provide extensive training to give our Associates the subject matter expertise to function effectively in our business. This includes training regarding choice-based research methods, designing and analyzing market research, and delivering high impact consultative presentations to our clients.  Responsibilities  Project Execution & Management (85%)  Ownership of internal project execution (Finalization of inputs through deliverables)  Support CS teams in executing project tasks including data handling, charting, and report creation  Ensure proper documentation, organization, and quality checks of outputs  Knows L&P study processes and initiates steps without prompting  Independently and correctly utilizes BASES L&P Tools  Ensures internal and external deadlines are met  Identifies questions/issues and proactively seeks solutions  Effectively uses resources  Additional Responsibilities (15%)  Methodological Expertise  Develops foundational understanding of the L&P services, methodology, and underlining theories  Develops understanding of Core BASES services  Develops familiarity with NIQ assets  Team Collaboration and Leadership  Is a good team player  Support, Coach, Mentor juniors in the team  Effectively leverages support functions  Adopts and efficiently executes the processes in place  Qualifications & Success Factors  Analytical proficiency  Strong communication skills  Strong time management skills  Self-starter with proactive mindset  Solution-oriented mindset  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  Flexible in either working 11-8PM or 2-11PM shift  Post-Graduate with a specialization in Marketing (6months+ market research experience)