Consulting Analyst (CA) Full time Position

Salary range - 7-9 LPA

Established in 1972, Euromonitor International is the world leader in strategic business research and analysis. In addition to our Head office in London, we have offices in 11 other countries with over 1,000 staff, and a further 800 contributing analysts in over 80 countries around the world. As an independent company and recognised innovator, consistently out-performing our peers, we were the UK Private Company of the Year 2013 and in 2014 won the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

Our products now include our award-winning Passport database, consumer and industrial market reports, detailed city surveys, future trends and consumer surveys. We also have a flourishing Consulting division. Our reports, analysis and forecasts are considered essential reading by business leaders for their cutting-edge content, design and usability. Euromonitor's clients include the world's major multinationals, banks, consultancies, libraries and business schools.

Overview of the role :

- The ideal candidate will have proven experience in either business/competitive intelligence/ consulting/market research in (but not limited to) the India region.

- The candidate will also speak English and ideally one other European language. The candidate should possess strong analytical and numerical skills, a proven track record in data analysis/manipulation and strong presentation skills.

Key responsibilities :

- The Consulting Analyst role is central to the running and further growth of Euromonitor's ad hoc research capacity in India. Analysts must be self-starting, autonomous individuals willing and able to take on full personal responsibility for researching, analyzing, implementing and delivering projects to full client satisfaction.

- The position reports to the Consulting Manager with day-to-day support and management by the local team lead. He/she will also be reporting for overall specific projects to Consultants/Associate Consultants/Senior Consultant/Consulting Managers in EMI London and other offices.

- Working closely with research Consultants/Associate Consultants on project planning, briefing, research, modelling and finalization checks

- Secondary research on industry/company sources, for personal use and for dissemination to Research Analysts

- Store audits (collecting data on existing brands/manufacturers, product pricing/promotion/shelf space, etc.) to complement primary research

- Primary research (trade interviewing), direct contact with companies and industry bodies to enhance quantitative and qualitative information available in the public domain

- Preparation of market summaries for industry sources at pre-interview phase to encourage participation

- Preparation and writing of company/industry reports and/or management summaries

- Validating market data, including integrity of company and brand information

- Finalization of delivery documents

- Taking part in client presentations (as required)

- Scrutinizing data proactively and as a result of client queries

- Working directly with clients on a regular basis in conjunction with research consultants, including delivery of findings in face to face/conference call/ presentations

- Direct liaison with Euromonitor in-house and field Research Analysts, conveying key industry issues and country-specific data and information

- In conjunction with the Associate Consultants/ Consultants/ Senior Consultants proactively encourage clients to share information and work to a common goal

Skills and Proficiencies Required :

- Proven research track record, proven skills in desk research and trade interviewing

- Experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis

- Strong strategic report writing skills

- In-depth knowledge of trends and competitive environment in one or more consumer markets

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- High level of numeracy

- Organisational ability

- Tenacity and attention to detail

- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint

- Other European & Asian an advantage

- Editorial skills an advantage

- Degree in a related discipline advantageous

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