Senior Research Executive

The Role

YouGov is looking for a passionate Senior Research Executive to join our dynamic and fast-growing syndicated research team where you will be managing a range of other Australian clients across a few sectors. Working closely and seamlessly with the Associate Director for Products, a Research Manager and team, you will be an important part of the syndicated delivery to our clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative approach across departments (New Business, Key Account, and Data Products), to drive YouGov's shared objectives and deliver on our mission of providing accurate data and insights
• High-level client facing activities – onboarding sessions, client training sessions, insights report delivery and technical Sales demonstrations.
• Client training on the syndicated Data products, including initial consultation and on-boarding workshops.
• Assist Research Manager, Team, and New Business Development function with technical demonstrations for new business prospects.
• Insights report delivery both in-person and virtual settings.
• Support ownership of a client patch and consequent client success criteria – proactive client management skills are an integral part of this role.
• Delivery of high-quality reports and insights that empower our clients to make informed and game-changing business decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to quality-check reports and surveys.
• Analyze and Visualize data and being able to Develop engaging and insightful reports.

Qualifications

• A track record of high-quality quantitative research design and delivery
• Ability to manage multiple projects and accounts to organize and deliver fast-turnaround projects and requests successfully.
• Excellent client service driven by great written and verbal communication skills.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in market research, business analytics or marketing.
• Confident with basic statistical analysis.

Behavioural competencies

• A proactive and positive attitude to grasping business situations and a commitment to helping others – clients, team and the wider YouGov Business.
• Able to work independently, take initiative and be accountable for actions taken.
• Good attention to detail and ability to rationalize and make logical decisions.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Coachable and has a positive attitude towards learning.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

What is in it for me?

• You will have the opportunity to work with a slate of attractive Australian and Global clients: many of whom use the data products we provide to plan and measure cutting edge business strategies.
• You will have high levels of autonomy; this role is right for you if you’re a motivated and proactive self-starter.
• If you are looking for that next step from a technically sound researcher into a client facing progression, this role is perfect for you.
• This role will give you experience in connecting data (using and integrating existing data from YouGov’s database and ad-hoc surveys) to clients’ business outcomes.
• YouGov is a global organisation, providing you with an international environment and chance to collaborate closely between YouGov’s offices in Asia and Europe.
• You will be actively participating in the development of a successful company that is embracing and enabling technology.
• You will join a tight knit, supportive team environment which encourages your personal development.

Shift - 9 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday