The Senior Research Executive will have the following main responsibilities:
Contribute to the client service team during the project cycle (from questionnaire development to delivery of report)and work very closely together with other team members as well as vendors to ensure the successful execution of projects
Contribute to client meetings and interface with clients on project related matters under guidance of senior team members
Accountable for internal project management (incl. managing schedules by meeting critical timelines & workflows) of defined market research projects (normally 4-5 projects running in parallel with different timelines)
Liaise with vendors, manage, and monitor fieldwork to drive comprehensive quality management throughout the project lifecycle (e.g., checking survey scripts, etc.)
Set-Up market research projects on the Ipsos.Digital online platform
Analyze quantitative data and translate findings into compelling stories and actionable recommendations for our clients (the 'So What?')
Contribute to a great visualization of the research results in reports & presentations (e.g. in MS PowerPoint)
Applying research-related AI tools (utilizing state-of-the-art models)
Desired qualifications, skills and experiences:
University degree preferably in marketing/market research, management, social sciences, communication sciences, data science or similar
A first experience in market research is an advantage for a Research Executive.
For the Senior Research Executive, 3-5 years of market research experience is required.Highly collaborative and adaptable: ability to work efficiently in a team
Ability to juggle numerous tasks at once
Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously
A strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to think holistically and understand the broader business context of our clients
Strong attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to connect with colleagues or stakeholders across the organization (in a multicultural environment)
Native in (Swiss-) German language and excellent English skills – other languages are an advantage
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills and affinity to try out new (AI) tools
We offer you:
Extensive trainings
Scope for career development in a global company
A collaborative and supportive work environment
International working environment
At Ipsos, we collaborate with the world’s leading organisations to help them grow the right talent, fulfill their brand promises, and optimise financial outcomes.
From corporate strategy to operational excellence, we cover the entire experience landscape. Our research, advanced analytics and advisory solutions enable clients to predict and adapt to change, create enriched, improved, and differentiated experience ecosystems.
Our approach is deeply human-centric, and our global network of expert teams have a rigorous understanding of CX and EX that’s backed by decades of cultural knowledge and industry experience.
So, while our work is powered by insights and driven by technology, it’s always all about people
Skills Required
- University degree in marketing, market research, management, social sciences, communication sciences, data science, or a related field
- 3–5 years of market research experience
- Native Swiss German language proficiency
- Excellent English skills
- Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, autonomously, and manage multiple tasks
- Experience with AI tools or willingness to try new AI tools
- Additional languages
What We Do
In our world of rapid change, the need for reliable information to make confident decisions has never been greater. At Ipsos we believe our clients need more than a data supplier, they need a partner who can produce accurate and relevant information and turn it into actionable truth. This is why our passionately curious experts not only provide the most precise measurement, but shape it to provide True Understanding of Society, Markets and People. To do this we use the best of science, technology and know-how and apply the principles of security, simplicity, speed and substance to everything we do. So that our clients can act faster, smarter and bolder. Ultimately, success comes down to a simple truth: YOU ACT BETTER WHEN YOU ARE SURE First listed on the Paris Stock Exchange: July 1, 1999 Total revenues in 2019: 2,003.3 million euros









