Job Title: Consumer & Market Insights Executive (Retail)
The Role
A client in the global retail and fashion industry is seeking a Consumer & Market Insights Executive / Research Analyst to join the team for 12 months. You will support global and regional insight programmes, contribute to brand tracking, trend monitoring and cross-category research, and help turn data into clear, actionable insights. You will work closely with the Global CMI team to strengthen consumer understanding and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Support day-to-day management of the global brand health tracker across multiple markets
* Act as a key point of contact for external research agencies
* Assist in producing quarterly brand health summaries and reports
* Coordinate campaign and competitor activity within the tracker
* Respond to regional teams’ ad hoc data and insight requests
* Identify relevant consumer and cultural trends for weekly tracking
* Use tools such as Kantar Monitor to explore macro consumer shifts
* Synthesise insights from desk research, social listening and multiple data sources
* Support delivery of cross-category research projects from set-up to reporting
* Assist with questionnaire design, sampling and project coordination
* Conduct quality checks at all stages of the research process
* Analyse quantitative data and interpret data tables
* Translate data into clear insights and support the development of presentations
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
* Support project set-up, vendor onboarding and purchase order processes
* Coordinate meetings and maintain accurate project documentation
Requirements
* One to two years of experience in market research, insights or analytical roles
* Degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline
* Experience working with quantitative research and large datasets
* Strong analytical skills and ability to derive actionable insights
* High attention to detail when handling and analysing data
* Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Curiosity about consumer behaviour and brand relationships
* Proactive, self-motivated and collaborative working style
* Desirable experience with brand tracking or continuous quantitative programmes
* Exposure to client-facing research environments
* Understanding of statistics and quantitative methodologies
* Industry qualifications such as MRS certification are beneficial
Details
* Start date: ASAP
* Duration: 12 months
* Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
* Location: Remote, with some travel to London