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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