Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company. We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Associate- Creative Solution Delivery

Job Location: Anywhere in the USA (Remote or Hybrid)

Prefer candidates open to work in a Hybrid model (New York, Chicago, Boston, Norwalk, Atlanta).

Kantar, the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote, and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies. Kantar’s 25,000 people based in more than 100 countries help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow. Nobody knows people better than Kantar. We provide insight and inspiration to help our clients, our people and society to create and flourish in an extraordinary world.

Specialist Solutions Area Overview

As a member of the Creative Solutions Delivery Team you are curious about creative communications and advertising, love to solve problems by uncovering insights, and are comfortable working with a mix of research tools and solutions in a fast paced environment.

• Interested in creative as much as the methodology in which we deliver insights

• Not afraid to think outside the box, create new ways of approaching client challenges and to offer creative solutions as well as guidance

• Accountable for timely and high-quality solutions delivery

• Experience and/or open interest in retail, restaurant and travel industries as possible

• Quality of work product and efficiency of delivery

Role Description

• Responsible for work products including questionnaires and reporting on medium-low complexity accounts with manager support, as needed, while supporting higher complexity projects

• Participates in client design and questionnaire discussions with some supervision

• Supports development of questionnaire, Sample Design and Analytic Plan

• Manages timelines and quality of work products, working with internal departments and clients to achieve successful outcomes following solution and industry best practices

• Support the preparation of reports and presentations

• Identify and solve project issues as they arise

• Perform in-depth quality checks at various stages of the research to ensure accuracy

Role requirements

• 1+ years of professional experience or strong internships / MMR programs; market research experience preferred with exposure to quantitative methodologies

• Strong process and time management skills; capable of prioritizing and delivering against multiple/competing deadlines; prior project management experience preferred

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office tools and ability to master other needed business tools (e.g., SPSS, Survey Reporter, data management / cross tab tools and other proprietary tools)

• Strong detail-orientation with ability to manage multiple work streams and among multiple teams

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to use logical reasoning and problem-solving

• Natural curiosity, a can-do attitude, driven and ability to take initiative

• Bachelor’s degree in market research/marketing or related social science and analytic disciplines

Essential Skills & Capabilities

Communication

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

• Confidently delivers messages and exemplifies Kantar values

Technical/ Analytical

• Interest / passion in marketing research methods, tools, and science

• Interest / intellectual curiosity in learning the various Kantar solutions

• Aptitude for technical leadership for maximum client impact

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Kantar Benefits

We provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, including

• Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services

• Health Savings Account/FSA

• Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs

• Wellness Program

• 401k with matching

• Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits

• Unlimited PTO

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

Privacy and Legal Statement

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.

The salary range for this role in Illinois is $59,500 – $99,100. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Why join Kantar?

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, nobody knows people better than Kantar.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and we’re flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, which is why we welcome applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not a perfect fit, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We help clients understand people and inspire growth. We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of people around the world: how they think, feel and act, globally and locally in over 90 markets. We don’t just help clients understand what’s happened, we tell them why and how they can shape the future.