Job Description

Overview of the role: Euromonitor International is recruiting for a Research Associate/Analyst in the syndicated (Passport) research team in Singapore. The successful candidate will work across all FMCG industries covering verticals like Food & nutrition, Drinks & Tobacco, Home & Living, Beauty & Fashion and Consumer Food Services & Payments with Southeast Asia region. As you build your expertise, you will have the opportunity to select your areas of industry expertise, project or people management and work with respective heads of industries and the wider Food regional and global teams to further research agenda, excel in Passport analytics tools such as Industry Forecast Model, strengthen client relationship, and provide country/regional/global strategic analysis through Passport content and PR work. Our global coverage generates endless trends available for an analyst to leverage in building expertise and a personal brand. What does the position offer?

• The opportunity to work on dynamic industries and across the larger team vertical
• Engage with major players in FMCG
• Fantastic platform for those interested in both consumer and government trends and policy
• Opportunity to build a personal brand in fast-moving industries
• Possibility to select own career path in commercial, project or people management areas within the vertical

An ideal candidate is interested in…

• Becoming an expert in one or more product categories with FMCG
• Creating actionable insight for consumption in both published and presentation formats
• Engaging with clients and the global industry
• Leading a team of analysts in ASEAN countries

Key responsibilities:

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• Primary research with key focus on ASEAN markets, which includes direct and regular contact with key industry players, to collate/discuss data and trends for the purposes of improving country level understanding across a number of product categories
• Secondary research on industry sources
• Strategic analysis to be released on Passport and beyond
• Client liaison, queries, ad hoc requests, etc

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Marketing or Business
• Relevant experience of 1-2 years in consumer research or market research on FMCG
• Fresh graduates looking to build a career in consumer research are welcome to apply too
• A proven track record in primary and secondary research
• Superb numeracy and analytical skills
• Creativity, tenacity and curiosity
• Excellent communications skills
• Fluency in English with additional Southeast Asia Languages being an advantage

Benefits Why work for Euromonitor ? Our values: We act with integrity We are curious about the world We are stronger together We seek to empower We find strength in diversity International: Not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer. Hardworking but sociable: Our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with. Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities. Opportunities to grow: We offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.