Product Classification Specialist

YouGov Shopper monitors the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market in Belgium by tracking purchase behavior of 6.000 families. These households continuously register their grocery purchases via our YouGov Shopper app. The data collected from these daily purchases allows us to analyze market trends in Belgium and report our findings to clients, including manufacturers and retailers.

Role overview:

As a Product Classification Specialist, you will be part of our data management team, which is responsible for maintaining our databases of products and purchase records. Reporting to our Team Manager also based in Leuven, the Product Classification Specialist  accurately codes new products in our database. These products fall within the FMCG category, which includes everyday essential items commonly bought at supermarkets.

You Will:

• Code new articles/FMCG products in different product groups, considering relevant features and values.
• Continuously maintain, update and adjust classification of our product database.
• Perform quality checks on purchase data, adhering to our rules and guidelines and by using our YouGov tools
• Assist the team lead in various procedures to uphold our quality standards.

You Have:

• Enjoyment in searching for the right information, and you can combine different sources to complete our database.
• A good eye for details and focus while processing large amounts of data.
• Fluent Dutch speaker and have a good command of English.
• A Proactive manner and are not afraid to suggest improvements to existing procedures.
• Excellent MS Office skills and quickly adapt to new tools and systems.
• A bachelor’s or graduate degree is a strong asset, though not essential but a can-do attitude is crucial.

We Offer:

• A challenging adventure with opportunities to develop your talents and build your career.
• An exciting work environment that fosters collaboration.
• Full time position
• A dynamic team that values individuality, built on trust, respect, and the pursuit of the right solutions.

A hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between remote work and our new offices located at the Vaartkom in Leuven

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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