RESEARCH ANALYST (CHICAGO, IL)

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data, not hunches, to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries to help companies make forward-looking decisions to benefit their business and their guests. The research analyst will work closely with various teams to understand their insight needs and support the development and execution of research that addresses key business objectives. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of methodologies, from syndicated market research to custom surveys and focus groups, to uncover current and future customer needs. You will support all phases of the research process, including development, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, helping turn data and findings into meaningful insights for the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of relevant research, insights, or analytics experience
Experience analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy, consistency, and clarity
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to organize and analyze data in Excel and create polished, client-ready reports in PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience working with syndicated or secondary research sources (e.g., Nielsen, MRI, Datassential)
Experience in the food or hospitality industry
Experience with survey platform(s), such as Qualtrics, Decipher, or SurveyMonkey

Responsibilities

Support the execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies
Analyze primary data gathered via qualitative and quantitative studies as well as secondary research pulled from syndicated sources, such as MRI and Datassential, to determine consumer preferences and identify improvement and growth opportunities
Translate business questions into research objectives and contribute to the development of surveys, discussion guides, and other research instruments
Identify key themes surfacing from both primary and secondary research and turn them into actionable findings that move the business forward
Manage multiple projects at one time delivering consistent quality
Develop reports that clearly visualize data and communicate findings and recommendations to clients, operators, business analysts, and executive audiences