Strategic Innovation Lead

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Catalyx Full time

Located in London, this Hybrid role offers 2 days a week at our Aldgate East/Liverpool Street office.

We drive innovation globally for top brands, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestlé, Reckitt, PepsiCo, Haleon, Premier Foods, Newell Brands, Logitech, and more.

This role helps clients build their business through the development of product, marketing, and strategy insights that meet end-user needs. Our methodologies collect and use end-user data at speed and scale.

The Associate Research Director will lead consumer research projects, deliver research projects from commission to debrief, and present to clients. They will analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate meaningful consumer insights and frame these in a compelling way.

This position requires experience in strategic planning, brand management/marketing, consumer research, or innovations (agency or client-side). Knowledge of insights and how to build a brand strategy is essential.

The ideal candidate has proven ability to manage projects independently and can make meaning from large amounts of unstructured content. Excellent mastery of PowerPoint and Excel is required; proficiency in data analytics tools is a plus.

A competitive base salary of £60,000 per annum is on offer, along with Flexible Hybrid Working, 25 days of annual leave, your birthday off, Company Pension, Company Bonus Scheme, Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work Scheme, and health and financial well-being discounts.



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