Job Description

The Research Analyst will report into our Chicago office and collaborates directly with senior staff members to manage proprietary and syndicated consumer research studies across consumer and B2B audiences. This role involves mixed-methods, qualitative and quantitative market research focused on the insights needs of restaurant chains and food/beverage manufacturers and suppliers.

Technomic Research Analysts help execute research project plans and coordinate activities required to deliver the research on time and with high quality. Responsibilities encompass both primary and secondary research methodologies. This includes, but is not limited to:

Primary research:

• Design and Execution:
  • Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research studies.
  • Develop questionnaires for quantitative surveys and discussion guides for focus groups and in-depth interviews (IDIs).
  • Test online surveys prior to launch to confirm accuracy and proper survey logic.
  • Recruit, schedule, and conduct in-depth qualitative interviews, including online bulletin boards/diary studies, with industry professionals.
• Analysis:
  • Support the analysis and presentation of quantitative and qualitative research findings.
  • Perform quantitative analyses, including crosstabulations, data table building and data interpretation.
  • Lead qualitative data analysis, including coding, thematic analysis, grounded theory.
  • Conduct advanced analyses such as menu concept testing, multivariate analysis, MaxDiff, TURF, predictive pricing, and conjoint analysis.
  • Visualize research findings effectively.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Clearly communicate project timelines and status updates with project leaders.
  • Deliver accurate and insightful project reports on time.
  • Write comprehensive custom reports including PowerPoint presentations, white papers, and infographics.
  • Bring data to life with editorial content, identifying trends, insights, and key recommendations.
  • Provide follow-up on client questions to ensure clarity and satisfaction.

Secondary research:

• Client and Industry Understanding
  • Develop a deep understanding of the clients’ business, products, and services.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the broader foodservice industry, including market trends and consumer preferences.
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Technomic tools and research methodologies.
• Research and Analysis
  • Conduct project-specific online research.
  • Analyze secondary research results to support project objectives.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal Research Analyst should possess the following characteristics:

• Professional Maturity : Demonstrates professionalism and a desire to excel.
• Effective Time Management : Prioritizes work effectively and manages time to complete tasks within deadlines. Adapts to rapidly shifting assignments and handles changing deadlines efficiently.
• Proactive : Identifies potential issues and suggests solutions to supervisors/project managers. Provides advance notice of any challenges that may impact project timelines.
• Detail-Oriented : Maintains extreme attention to detail and adherence to quality control processes, consistently delivering high-quality, error-free work.
• Initiative : Takes responsibility for completing work efficiently and effectively. Shows a desire to learn and grow, and works independently with general direction and supervision. Does not hesitate to ask questions.
• Can-do Attitude: Approaches new projects with enthusiasm and views them as opportunities to increase industry knowledge and develop expertise. Is excited by the chance to work with new topics, team members, and departments.
• Intellectual Curiosity : Demonstrates inquisitiveness and a problem-solving mindset to build insights and address business questions.
• Research Mindset : Has solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and strong analytical skills.
• Strong People Skills : Works well with others and collaborates productively with team members and clients.
• Effective Communication : Clearly expresses ideas and opinions, supports client interaction and demonstrates strong writing skills.
• Strategic Thinking : Thinks strategically and uses research methods to meet objectives. Approaches data from various angles to achieve goals.
• Fascination with the Food Industry : Excited by the ever-changing food industry and eager to grow industry knowledge. Prior culinary, restaurant, or foodservice industry experience is a plus.
• Prerequisites : * Bachelor’s degree in market research, business, communications, social sciences, or related field. * 0-3 years prior experience * Extensive working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel * Knowledge of survey writing techniques and best practices * Demonstrated experience with SPSS, R, Sawtooth or other statistical/analytical software is a plus, but not required

Additional Information

• Pay for this roll is $52k - $55k Depending on Experience.
• This job advertisement will expire on 7/31/2024.

Why work at Informa

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
• 15 days PTO plus 10 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match
• Paid parental leave
• Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• ESPP - become a shareholder

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