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Research Executive Manager

Job description

As a Research Manager - Consumer Insights, you will be part of a global and multicultural team covering the African continent, reporting to the Consumer Insights Research Director.

The position is based in the head office in Barcelona, Spain.


Your tasks

  • Run projects from A to Z, from setting up a research project to delivering an impactful report and presentation to the client, while keeping the client’s objectives in mind in every step of the process.

  • Design narrative-driven reports with advanced and actionable marketing advice, to support your clients in their decision-making.

  • Lead the design of innovative, winning proposals & pitches in response to briefs.

  • Develop deep relationships with clients to understand their strategic goals and needs, which you translate into concrete research objectives.

  • Work with and oversee the development of junior research team members by providing guidance, support and coaching


Your profile - necessary

  • 7+ years of experience in consumer insights and research, specifically within a client-side (CMI) role in the FMCG industry

  • Technical expertise in various consumer research methodologies, data collection, operations

  • Good knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, etc.)

  • Strong people management and motivational skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience

  • Ability to problem solve and provide advanced data analysis in an ambiguous environment

  • Capacity to work both independently and under close supervision

  • Fluency in English is a must. French would be a plus.