Research Manager

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom MMR Research Full time

Are you a researcher looking for an exciting next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on high profile global accounts within the FMCG industry?

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our brilliant London research team as a Research Manager.

What We Do Here At MMR...

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients - partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands.

Our team consists of more than 900 highly skilled professionals, including research experts, data scientists, and sensory specialists. With offices in multiple countries, we offer a global reach that enables us to deliver exceptional insights and solutions to our clients.

What makes MMR special?

We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. Don't take our word for it though, check us out on Glassdoor. You'll see we're currently rated at 4.7 out of 5 as an employer destination and a massive 94% of our employees would recommend working for us to a friend. Add to that 99% of our people approve of our CEO and you a general feel of what it means to be part of the MMR family.

No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It's a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe.

Role

As a Research Manager, you will take the lead on running a diverse range of market research projects across exciting global FMCG brands. This role involves client liaison and project management from research design through to final debrief presentations. Responsibilities include:

  1. Designing world class quantitative and qualitative research across a range of bespoke methodologies
  2. Working with and coaching junior members of the research team
  3. Creating insightful questionnaires
  4. Exploring data to unlock the meaningful insight
  5. Creating & delivering story-led presentations through a variety of mediums

The work covers a range of ad-hoc projects, typically involving quantitative and qualitative research, in the UK and internationally. With MMR's focus on developing new and better research methods and sophisticated analysis techniques, the role offers the opportunity to gain experience of several novel and exciting approaches to conducting research and interpreting data.

Requirements

  1. Previous experience within an ad-hoc agency environment essential
  2. Quantitative experience essential and exposure to qualitative preferable
  3. Experience of involvement in report writing essential
  4. Ability to tell a story from the data is essential
  5. Agile and adaptable to client needs
  6. Strong organisational & time management skills required
  7. Strong communication skills & the ability to work effectively as a team essential
  8. Experience within FMCG extremely beneficial

Benefits

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits to enhance your experience with us. Competitive salaries, ample holiday allowances, and unparalleled training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Apply now

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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