Junior Researcher Innovation

Ipsos • Milano, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Innovation Service Line, you will support the manager and the entire reference team in the operational management of the various phases of a market research project, from briefing to the delivery of final results to the client. The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.

Requirements

• At least 1/2 years of previous experience in market research and analysis.
• Knowledge of quantitative research tools.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent English level.

Nice To Haves

• Teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and proactivity.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective client relationship management in daily research activities.
• Support the manager in drafting research projects based on the Service Line briefing, formulating methodologies consistent with the input received and responding to specific client objectives.
• Assist the team in the production, guided or partially autonomous, of intermediate research outputs (requesting quotes, drafting the research proposal, defining and drafting the questionnaire).
• Liaise with the field for ongoing monitoring of activities, ensuring correct management of times and related costs.
• Control the quality and project consistency of the received research data, prepare analysis plans, and control the resulting outputs.
• Analyze data, develop reports, and share them with the client along with the research manager.
• Create survey result presentations with related comments; in some cases, depending on project complexity, directly handle the presentation alongside the research manager.

Benefits

• Dynamic and international work environment.
• Work environment attentive to people and active policies in terms of CSR, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion.
• Active participation in internal corporate wellness activities.
• Continuous on-the-job training and access to "Ipsos Training Center", our constantly updated e-learning platform.
• A People & Culture team available for support and consultation.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile national and international projects and clients with recognized industry professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed