Senior Research Executive at Nielsen

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Financial Services, Media, Telecom, Technology, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Postgraduate or MBA from a well-known institute
3+ years’ experience in Primary Quantitative Consumer Insights role
Strong Client Focus and Proactiveness
Working knowledge of statistics and multivariate analysis
Working knowledge of research techniques and methodologies
Proactive
Able to influence and persuade
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to analyse and interpret data in a challenging and insightful manner
Strong and articulate verbal and written communication skills
Efficient time management, ability to multi-task and detail-oriented
Displays maturity and creative problem-solving skills in handling crises

Responsibilities

Managing clients and their respective projects/custom research team in matters of market research based on experience in one or more sectors (Auto, financial services, media, telecom & technology, energy, etc.)
Reporting to a project lead, responsible for the successful execution of customized quantitative studies, including project costing, questionnaire design, project management and execution, analysis and report writing
Managing clients and their respective projects from beginning to end, including making actionable recommendations to support key business objectives
Consistently exceeding client expectations from project inception through completion
Successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, all in different design/analysis stages
Proactively anticipating, troubleshooting, overcoming, and/or escalating challenges to your project lead in a timely manner
Coordinating project task activities between your project team and internal support/operations team(s)
Assisting in the development of strong and captivating proposals to meet client needs, based on short research briefs and/or elaborate RFPs; including assisting with costing structure, methodological design, analytical framework, etc
Designing questionnaires/focus group screeners/interview guides to meet the specific or unique client objectives
Synthesizing and communicating both primary and secondary research findings into actionable insights according to the client’s objectives
Full reporting and analysis (via PowerPoint): Interpreting and analysing multivariate data, drawing insightful conclusions and providing recommendations, where applicable
Providing "in office" research, administrative and operational support to senior staff
Being directly accountable for work conducted for nominated clients in terms of analyses, charting, etc., and performing quality checks on all reports for alignment to request, accuracy and correctness
Recommending improvements in work processes within area of responsibility
Analysing and interpreting financial information to ensure the achievement of business targets and early identification of issues/crisis

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Market ResearchQuantitative AnalysisQuestionnaire DesignProject ManagementClient ManagementData AnalysisReport WritingProposal Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include managing clients and projects in market research, handling project management from costing to reporting, client management with actionable recommendations, and conducting analysis and questionnaire design using tools like PowerPoint.

What skills are required for the Senior Research Executive position?

Required skills include proactive attitude, ability to influence and persuade, strong customer service and interpersonal communication, data analysis and interpretation, articulate verbal and written communication, efficient time management, multi-tasking, and detail-orientation.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of growth opportunities does this role offer?

The role offers plenty of room for growth, combining data analysis and client consultation while influencing decisions for leading global companies.

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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