Explorer | Research Analyst | Shopper Research | Ontario

Savanta•Toronto, ON

97d•Remote

About The Position

This position is ideally suited to recent Graduates who have a genuine interest in the Market Research & Insights sector, and the ability to learn in a fast-paced agency environment. At Explorer, we are shopper research experts. We use a behavioral approach to identify and understand actionable opportunities for our clients. As part of Savanta, we offer a broad range of shopper research services, specializing in Pack, Planogram, Retail, Signage, and Path-to-Purchase research. Being part of the Savanta Network provides Explorer with global coverage while maintaining our consultative approach. This position requires residency in Ontario, Canada. The role is currently remote, with potential to transition to a hybrid model based out of our Ontario office. As a Research Analyst, you’ll be a critical and foundational piece for the day-to-day management in the delivery of high-quality research projects, applying your knowledge, expertise and analytical skills to support clients in better decision-making. You’ll receive first-class mentorship and training on a breadth of research methodologies, techniques, and systems, whilst getting hands-on experience and learning on the job. You’ll become an active part of client teams responsible for ensuring the smooth running of projects from start to finish. These are hands-on roles designed to give you the practical experience to build your confidence and enable you to produce high quality work that informs and inspires our clients while developing your career at pace. Working across multiple projects simultaneously while reporting to the Project Leads, your core day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

Requirements

Genuine interest in the Market Research & Insights sector
Ability to learn in a fast-paced agency environment
Fast, efficient and accurate workers new to the research industry
Quickly learn and apply new skills to ensure client objectives will be achieved
Enthusiasm to handle practical work
Confidence to ask questions or make suggestions on improvements
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to work well in teams and with a broad range of people
Strong work ethic with a self-motivated mindset and drive to reach goals
Ability to manage several projects at once and meet tight deadlines
Utilizing existing & new technologies to improve efficiencies and overall quality
Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Capability to analyze data to extract relevant insights and practical recommendations
Residency in Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities

Assisting in the design of questionnaires, discussion guides, etc.
Completing checks on survey links, materials, etc.
Managing fieldwork/recruitment and conducting regular quality checks
Undertake qualitative fieldwork at different locations with support from project team
Writing analysis plans and checking data tables
Summarizes qualitative fieldwork and enter into analysis grids
Analyzing research results and creating reports to tell a compelling story
Ensuring the accuracy of all client deliverables
Overseeing project tasks by the wider support team and meeting project timings