Associate, Client Service at Kantar in Chicago, IL

Summary: Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company, and they are seeking an Associate in Client Service to deliver high-quality brand insights and analytics solutions. The role involves executing brand insights projects, conducting data analysis, and managing timelines to ensure successful outcomes. Responsibilities: - Delivery of high-quality/high-impact Brand insights and analytics solutions - Delivery of strategic brand insights & analytics projects, which include brand performance measurement and other strategic projects such as, market structures, consumer & demand segmentations, consumer journey mapping, brand stretch/extension, portfolio strategy, brand architecture, foundational brand assessment, brand positioning/refresh, etc - Responsible for execution of work products including questionnaires and reporting on medium-low complexity accounts with manager support, as needed, while supporting higher complexity projects - Participates in client design and questionnaire discussions with some supervision - Supports development of questionnaire, Sample Design and Analytic Plan - Conducts data analysis, insights generation finding interesting facts in the data/preliminary reporting - Manages timelines and quality of work products, working with internal departments and clients to achieve successful outcomes following solution and industry best practices - Identify and solve project issues as they arise - Perform in-depth quality checks at various stages of the research to ensure accuracy - Actively seeks opportunities to support proposal development - Serve as a go-to for new team members who have questions and provide support to new members who need help on how to perform tasks - Understands our culture and how to take an active role on the team (e.g., attending/participating in ERG/Social Community meetings/activities/training) - Take ownership on building your own skills through training, asking questions, and supporting team members - Optimize efficiency of delivery without sacrifice of quality - Challenges the status quo, looks for opportunities to improve, automate, streamline processes - Building an understanding of our Brand capabilities, solutions, and analytic methods - Exhibits good critical thinking skills, can follow an analytic plan, and is comfortable sharing ideas - Helps with presentation development Required Qualifications: - 1+ years of professional experience or strong internships / MMR programs - Strong process and time management skills; capable of prioritizing and delivering against multiple/competing deadlines - Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office tools and ability to master other needed business tools (e.g., SPSS, Survey Reporter, data management / cross tab tools and other proprietary tools) - Strong detail-orientation with ability to manage multiple work streams and among multiple teams - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to use logical reasoning and problem-solving - Natural curiosity, a can-do attitude, driven and willing to take initiative - Bachelor's degree in market research/marketing or related social science, mathematics and/or other analytic disciplines - Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills - Confidently delivers messages and exemplifies Kantar values - Interest / passion in marketing research methods, tools, and science - Interest / intellectual curiosity in learning the various Kantar solutions - Aptitude for technical leadership for maximum client impact Preferred Qualifications: - market research experience preferred with exposure to quantitative methodologies - prior project management experience preferred Required Skills: Market research experience, Quantitative methodologies, Data analysis Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Detail orientation, Curiosity, Communication skills, Critical thinking Benefits: Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services, Health Savings Account/FSA, Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs, Wellness Program, 401k with match, Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits, Unlimited PTO