Nielsen

Senior Research Analyst

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote

Company Description

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.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender ident

Position Overview

This role involves client consulting, commercial leadership, project management, and contributing to thought leadership within the company. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted partner to clients, drive satisfaction, and manage projects effectively while upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities

Client Consulting

  • Act as a trusted partner, understanding client needs, delivering with excellence, and making an impact.
  • Drive client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations during presentations or business reviews.
  • Attend client planning meetings and contribute Nielsen insights and solutions to address client business needs.
  • Communicate with mid-level clients regarding their research queries.
  • Present to mid-level clients or audiences.
  • Manage client communications, particularly with mid-level clients, in crisis situations.
  • Take ownership of projects concerning client relations and partner with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure all presentations delivered by reports tell a clear story, provide insights, and offer actionable recommendations.

Commercial Leadership

  • Assist AD/CS Lead with tasks related to project scoping (e.g., checking databases, target groups).
  • Attend client briefing calls as needed.

Project Management

  • Proactively identify and address client issues and needs.
  • Stay informed on all project management stages and monitor progress.
  • Ensure services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications, while meeting company quality standards.
  • Handle day-to-day client communication on projects, using good judgment on when to involve management.
  • Meet internal and external deadlines for all deliverables.

Thought Leadership - Integration

  • Strengthen category/client knowledge.
  • Develop a strategic understanding of industry trends, competition, and opportunities for Nielsen.
  • Make an impact for the team and clients.
  • Begin consulting on client business issues related to innovation improvement.

Team/People

  • Serve as a good role model for daily behavior.
  • Seek and provide guidance to peers.
  • Act as a mentor (formal or informal).

Qualifications

  • University degree in Marketing, Economics, or a related field is a must; Postgraduate or MBA is preferred.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in Primary Quantitative Market Research.
  • Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills.
  • Good knowledge of advanced analysis, methods, and tools.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to collaborate.
  • Very good interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Our Benefits:

  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Skills

Client Consulting
Project Management
Communication
Crisis Management
Presentation Skills
Industry Trend Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Client Relationship Management

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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