Senior Research Executive, CS II

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Research Executive, CS IIFull-timeJob DescriptionThe Senior Research Executive will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑impact retail measurement insights and analysis to FMCG clients in India. This is a client‑facing position within the Customer Success function, requiring close collaboration with Client/Consumer Marketing Insights (CMI), Consulting Leads, and internal analytics teams.The role demands strong analytical thinking, storytelling with data, and a proactive mindset to translate complex data into actionable business insights that delight customers and enhance decision‑makingMain responsibilities include:Own and deliver retail measurement analysis and insights for a defined set of FMCG categories and clients within the Indian market.Lead planned and ad‑hoc category reviews and presentations, including: Attending client briefing sessionsDesigning analytical approaches and work plansConducting internal review and alignment checkpointsCollaborate closely with Consulting Leads to ensure insights are aligned with client business objectives and strategic narratives.Identify and coordinate work allocation with Insight Associates, ensuring quality, timeliness, and efficiency of deliverables.Drive and contribute to Thought Leadership outputs for the assigned industry or category cluster.Coach and support the development of performance analysis and business issue diagnosis for Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) clients.Partner with Customer Service and Consulting teams to continuously enhance the end‑to‑end client experience in insights delivery.Demonstrate ownership, curiosity, and initiative in identifying opportunities for deeper analysis and value creation.Skills & Qualifications:Preferably a Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.2–4 years of professional experience, ideally in market research, analytics, insights, or a related domain.Strong understanding of the Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG/FMCG) industry.Working knowledge of research methodologies and analytical techniques is an added advantage.Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex insights into compelling storytelling.Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a client‑centric mindset.Fluency in spoken and written English.Detail‑oriented, and naturally curious with a passion for insights as well as pro-active in assigned task.About NielsenIQ NielsenIQ is a leading global measurement and data analytics company, providing the most accurate and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We help consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers understand what’s happening now, what’s next, and how to act—through a powerful combination of proprietary data and leading analytics.With a presence in over 90 countries and coverage of more than 90% of the world’s population, NielsenIQ is at the heart of the industry’s most important decisions. Learn more at www.niq.com. Additional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with...