GlobalData is a world leading provider of data and analysis for Consumer, Technology, and Lifesciences businesses. With offices in all major markets, we work with global brands delivering unique data and insight to enable informed business decisions, through a range of research services. These include online Intelligence Centres, reports, and consultancy services. We have over 40 years’ corporate experience with expertise in market planning and development, innovation and new product development, customer acquisition, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning. GlobalData Consumer is the only data and analytics provider in this sector to cover the entire value chain from suppliers, manufacturers and distribution channels to trends and insights on consumer behaviour and market trends. GlobalData Consumer has a long-held reputation for providing valuable and in-depth market research initially built up in beverages, and now operates across the entire FMCG market and related industries, including packaging, ingredients, soft drinks, beer, retail, foodservice, wines & spirits, cosmetics & toiletries and food. Building on our 40 years of experience, we have continually enhanced and refined our specialist research skills and market intelligence tools. We specialise in producing in-depth market insights reports through qualitative and quantitative in-country analysis as well as offering clients a bespoke consultancy service tailored to address each client’s specific business needs Responsibilities Secondary Research Skills Demonstrate strong research techniques when performing desk research from secondary sources. Ability to determine and use the highest quality sources, accurate transposition of secondary data, effective checking of base source coverage, definitions, segmentation and taking appropriate action. Summarizing and collating findings to form/add value to final deliverables. Primary & Market Research Skills, Effectively plan surveys to ensure question structure and response types maximise results in the output format required. Ability to use clear logic and flow, with effective prompts and notes for scripters. To predict and prevent likely biases in samples. Analysis Skills Strong knowledge or interest in developing specialist consumer industry knowledge (FMCG). Ability to understand client's key strategic objectives and align analysis outputs to them. Capability to create analysis frameworks and use those to develop strategic recommendations. Devise clear and actionable recommendations based upon analysis and understanding of industry dynamics. Develop creative solutions to research and analysis problems - displaying tenacity and creative, yet robust, thinking about how to overcome data gaps yet still produce compelling analysis. Ability to read and analyse company accounts - understanding basic principles and use basic analysis ratios (acid test etc) Data Analysis Intermediate working knowledge of MS Excel (or similar), highly skilled in V-lookups, Hlookups, IF, COUNTIF, be able to use/build Pivot table tools in Excel. Knowledge of modelling and to be able to effectively clean input data, inspect and transform to support delivery of the project. Interest in data techniques, such as linear regression, multi-variate regression, smoothing techniques. Understanding of following best practices in terms of spreadsheet and model design. Decide on the most appropriate inputs (often drivers) and reflect how they affect what is being modelled, forming solid conclusions. Skilled at statistical/logical techniques to describe trends and evaluate data. Strong use of per capita measures, growth rates and benchmarking. Using analytical and logical reasoning to gain information/knowledge from data, to provide informed suggestions/guidance in client deliverables. Understand how changes in drivers would affect future market developments and able to update models accordingly. Competent in effective scrutineering of own outputs, producing deliverables presented and formatted to be client facing, able to provide clear audit trails with full explanation of all assumptions and manipulations. Report & Presentation Skills Producing insightful and impactful written content, mainly delivered in PowerPoint, but also in Microsoft Word where necessary. Strong use of concise Business English coupled with engaging text and supporting visuals aids. Reports and analysis are expected to be submitted to management at “client-ready” level and meet high quality standards, with minimal need for significant revisions. Experience in designing templates aligned to scope, and requirements for data. Ability to develop clear and informative conceptual graphics explaining either data or an analytical concept. Effective use of Excel graphical tools - including basic line charts, scatterplots but extending out to more complicated approaches (bubble charts, line and chart combinations etc) Delivery of clear and compelling data visualisation packages, such as Tableau and Power BI. Confident in presenting internally and externally, with enthusiasm for the topic to effectively engage the audience. Fully competent at stating and defending the research methodology and sources and answering questions related to the research topic. Knowledge & Expertise Strong knowledge or interest in developing specialist consumer industry knowledge. Ability to identify the nuances within a trend and to distinguish long term trends from short term fads. Awareness of basic market trends in context - does X% growth represent weak, moderate, strong performance for this type of market. Capability to understand the difference between real and nominal growth and ability to graphically depict this in market models. Macro-Economic & Socio-Demographic Understanding as well as Supply/Value Chain Understanding, by Sector. Ensure a sound understanding of key country market contexts, which are then reflected in analysis. Understand client's key strategic objectives and align analysis outputs to them. Able to deliver clear and actionable recommendations based upon analysis and understanding of industry dynamics. Linking consumer trends to actionable product recommendations and examples relevant to clients and the markets they operate in. Qualifications Knowledge of the business and consumer industry specifically in Retail sector. At least 4-5 years of post-qualification work experience is a must; off which minimum 3 years on research/consulting side. Data modelling and ability to handle large datasets. Well-honed research skills and the ability to uncover unique insights. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Broad and well developed analytical skills. Advanced PC skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint. Organizational skills including time management, project planning and tracking. Show more Show less