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)
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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
If you recognise yourself in this description, don't hesitate to apply!
About UsIpsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work! About the TeamThe Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.
Skills Required
- University degree (marketing/market research, management, social sciences, communication sciences, data science or similar)
- 3-5 years of market research experience
- Set up market research projects on Ipsos.Digital online platform
- Experience analyzing quantitative data and translating findings into actionable recommendations
- Manage vendors and monitor fieldwork quality (survey script checks, fieldwork oversight)
- Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to create visual research reports and presentations
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience applying research-related AI tools / familiarity with state-of-the-art models
- Native (Swiss-) German language and excellent English skills
- Strong attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate in multicultural teams and interface with clients
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work autonomously
- Other language skills (additional languages)
Ipsos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsos and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsos.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include generous vacation allowances, paid sick time, volunteer days, Summer Fridays, and an extra birthday day in some regions. Allowances in some markets increase with tenure and include options to buy or sell holiday time.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans multiple medical plans, dental and vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer-funded income protection and life assurance in certain regions. Private medical coverage is offered for some levels, alongside mental health support resources.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available across regions, with multi-month options and equal maternity and paternity leave in the UK. Flexible working approaches and family-friendly policies are emphasized.
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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
