From fast answers to deep insights, Mintel has provided research and intelligence solutions to consumer-focused businesses for more than 50 years. With a combination of world-class syndicated tools and custom insight solutions, we are the eyes and ears in the markets that matter and the insights behind our clients’ next big idea.

We are looking for a Junior Researcher to join our global team, reporting to a Regional Manager, to provide telephone and internet based research of India/ Australia. The successful candidate will be working with some of the most recognisable consumer brands, delivering market data, helping our global clients to grow and develop their businesses, responding to ad hoc requests, as well as feeding into long term strategic planning.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carry out economic market research for various different sectors within India/ Australia, using desk research on secondary published resources and communicating regularly with trade associations, national statistics, governmental agencies and the leading players within each sector, both by email and over the phone
• Find quality, timely and reliable data specifically on the market size, market segmentation, market shares, brand shares, key players and forecasts for each markets
• Input all relevant data into a web-based platform which will be quality checked and validated by the Regional Manager
• Aim to continuously improve the research process, from the sources of information used, transfer of knowledge and final product quality
• Provide insight and opinion into the markets where required
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with contacts within research sources

Who We Are Looking For

• Have excellent analytical skills
• Do enjoy working with numbers
• Are fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Having knowledge of either India or Australia (having lived in one of the countries for at least 2 years)
• Have good communication skills
• Feel confident in conducting online desk research
• Feel confident in conducting telephone research (not CATI)
• Have a good knowledge of Excel and Word
• Any previous experience of outbound calls for sales/research/customer services purposes within either Australia or New Zealand would be a plus
• It is an advantage to have a good understanding of the FMCG markets and retail structure of either Australia or New Zealand

What We Offer

• A culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working.
• Flexible start time and end time.
• Blended (office/home) approach to work .
• Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they’ve learned.
• Social events, both within the department and across the company.
• Generous annual leave and wider circle employee benefits.
• Additional one day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Mintel Diversity, Mintel Wellness, and Mintel Gives).
• Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind, Mintel gives employees 2 days' leave per year to join local volunteering activities organised by our Mintel Gives (where applicable).
• Mental health and wellbeing support via Modern Health App.
• Beautifully designed offices foster collaboration and fun.

Mintel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to the strength of an inclusive workplace.