Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant/Growth Marketing
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
ZS Associates' Business Consulting group delivers solutions to a broad spectrum of marketing and sales challenges. We also help our clients transform their marketing and sales organizations to implement these solutions. Our solutions and recommendations are based in rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
STRATEGY INSIGHTS & PLANNING ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT - GROWTH MARKETING
Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultants - Growth Marketing deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. Associate Consultants possess unstructured problem solving skills as well as strong analytic, synthesis and communication skills.Associate Consultants may work on multiple projects simultaneously. As Associate Consultants advance in their career, they specialize in a particular industry, practice area and/or client relationship.
Responsibilities:• Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach;• Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings;• Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues;• Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses;• Synthesize findings, develop recommendations and communicate results to clients and internal teams;• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas;• Participate in business development;• Contribute to internal firm activities;• Coach and mentor junior team members.
Qualifications:• Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework (business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics or relevant fields);• 2-4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience;• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative market research• Experience with market demand and brand performance (demand estimation, segmentation, customer journey, adoption continuum and experience/engagement strategy)• Experience with customer engagement planning, integrated promotional and tactical planning, marketing mix, communication and messaging• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative;• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams;• Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers;• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset;• Analytic problem solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook;• Client service orientation.
ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire.
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