Consumer Research & Data Analyst 2022

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The Role

We are looking for a Consumer Research & Data Analyst with an interest in quantitative consumer research to join Mintel's Consumer Research & Data Analytics team in London. The role will suit someone who already has good knowledge of designing surveys, using R (or similar statistical software) and providing analysis of data. You will be working as part of a global team that provides a first class level of quantitative consumer analysis and insight to the annual schedule of Mintel’s consumer reports within the food & drink, leisure, media and technology, retail, finance and beauty sectors.

This role will require working closely with one or more of Mintel’s in-house analyst teams managing their research projects from questionnaire design through fieldwork and data analysis. There will also be opportunities within the role to specialise in data analytics; helping maintain, develop and future proof our analytics capabilities.

The Responsibilities

Designing quantitative consumer surveys: Collaborating with Report Analysts to design insightful consumer questionnaires across a variety of markets to meet research objectives.

Managing supplier relationships: Liaising daily with internal and external suppliers ensuring research is conducted on budget and to schedule.

Analysing data: Using advanced survey analytics techniques to interrogate our quantitative consumer research data as well as using techniques such as time series regression to forecast market data.

Working with other Mintel teams: Providing expertise in consumer research and offering support in analysing survey data.

Maintaining internal databases: Gathering market data through secondary research.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 1 years previous experience or internship in a market research role
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2:1
• Knowledge of designing and analysing quantitative consumer questionnaires and data
• Knowledge of R (or similar statistical software such as SPSS)
• Knowledge of/interest in qualitative research techniques
• Great organisational/time management skills
• The ability to communicate difficult concepts in a clear, straightforward way
• Some experience with secondary data sources, such as industry or government data
• A high degree of numeracy
• Fluency in spoken and written English. 
• Fluency in German, French, Italian, Spanish or Polish highly desirable but not essential 

We hope you’ll like our

• Culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working
• Generous holiday allowance with the opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they’ve learned
• Frequent social events, both within the department and across the company
• Open plan office with breakout areas, coffee machines, pool table and table tennis table.
• The future working model will be a mix of home and office working
• Whether you see your future as an expert data analyst or as a leader, we have varied career tracks to support your growth.