Junior Research Executive

Are you a talented, curious, and driven Junior Research Executive ready to take your next step in your career. We’re looking for a Junior Research Executive to join our collaborative team in Barcelona. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, work with some of the best in the industry, and make a real impact from day one. Reporting to a research manager within the sector, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining new and existing clients. You will be responsible for delivering a wide variety of research projects from start to finish and you will support senior members of staff in the delivery of highly complex projects.

You will have exposure to a variety of people to get the insight you need to deliver the outcome our clients require. In our Custom Research department, nothing is ever typical, and all projects require a unique and innovative approach and the flexibility that goes with that requirement.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Assisting and management of projects from inception to delivery and supporting the wider team. This will include but not limited to:
  • Support the design, scripting, and testing of surveys : liaise with client on expectations on anticipated outcome.
  • Fieldwork management: monitor fieldwork for errors or unexpected abnormalities and correcting any problems to ensure the best possible outcome
  • Working closely with the Survey Management team
  • Liaising effectively with internal teams and being the main contact for day-to-day aspects of project
  • Assist with data analysis and take part in client debriefs alongside senior colleague
  • Stay up to date on trends and developments in the industries you’re researching through monitoring of news, developments, information, journals, magazines, etc.

What do I need to bring with me?

• At least 1 years experience in Market Research Industry or a similar role.
• A degree in a relevant field (social sciences, business, psychology, marketing, etc.)Meet deadlines and manage time effectively 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish & English. Also knowledge of Catalan will be highly valued.
• A proactive mindset and confidence to take ownership of tasks
• Excellent client focus and handling skills
• A keen eye for detail and a natural curiosity
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Behavioural competencies.

• You lead by example and have a can-do attitude
• You are approachable and want to help others in the team and wider business
• Priority setting – you focus on what matters to get the right things done
• Accountability and ownership of your work and complex tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to get your point across when dealing with all stakeholders (the team, wider colleagues, and clients)

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Company Description and Culture 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

Why join YouGov? 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

Life at YouGov 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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