Senior Research Executive

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Senior Research Executive

Salary: Circa £33k annually

Hybrid Working - London, EC3A 7DB

We are Catalyx!

We assist top brands in maximizing their innovation, from insight discovery to in-market performance, focusing on products consumers can handle, taste, or feel.

Our team drives innovation globally, collaborating with clients in 50+ countries, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestlé, Reckitt, PepsiCo, Haleon, Premier Foods, Newell Brands, Logitech, and more.

The Role:

The role of the Senior Research Executive is to support the Strategy team in delivering work that helps Catalyx's clients build their businesses through the development of products, marketing, and strategies that will best meet the needs and exceed the expectations of their end users. The Senior Research Executive is an expert in the end-to-end process, turning complex data sets into actionable insights and innovations for our clients.

What you'll be doing:

The Senior Research Executive will lead and manage consumer research projects for clients independently and as part of a team.

Core duties include:

• Identify clients' research objectives and translate them into research designs.
• Lead client communication throughout the entire project timeline.
• Identify the right research targets and prepare the consumer screener.
• Ensure on-time research delivery and WOW reporting.
• Prepare any additional ad hoc analysis linked to the project.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and generate meaningful consumer insights.
• Support the development of new innovation workstreams and their implementation.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in strategic planning, brand management/marketing, consumer research, or innovations (agency or client-side).
• Knowledgeable about insights and brand-building strategies.
• Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Experience in preparing written reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Able to make meaning from large amounts of unstructured content (words, video, or images), turning this into strategic direction or the creative springboard for marketing and innovation.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently.
• An attention to detail and an exacting standard, with a pride for delivering excellent work that exceeds client expectations.
• A passion and understanding of new approaches to marketing, insight generation, innovation, or strategy.
• An excellent mastery of PowerPoint and Excel. Being adept at data analytics tools is a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary - we know you're worth it!
• Flexible Hybrid Working - to maximize your productivity and happiness around your life commitments.
• 25 days of annual leave - we all need to re-charge our batteries.
• 4 "Non-Sick" Wellness days - 1 per quarter - your wellbeing matters.
• Your birthday off - Go and celebrate! It's your birthday, after all.
• Company Pension - your future is important to us.
• Company Bonus Scheme - we appreciate your hard work.
• Private Healthcare - your health comes first.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health and financial wellbeing discounts - to help with everyday life.
• Extensive L&D program - everyone should develop new skills and be given the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Wellbeing Weekly - weekly tips and advice on self-care and wellbeing.
• Wow Awards - your peers want to shout out about how awesome you are!
• Company Socials - we like to have fun!

Catalyx is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from anyone irrespective of Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity, National Origin, Religion, or Sexual Orientation.