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Key elements of the job are: Business research: business-to-business interviews with buyers, suppliers and competitors; general fact-finding and desk research Market research: application of both qualitative and quantitative research to test ideas / customers reactions. In the majority of cases this would involve coordination with third party suppliers e.g. fieldwork agencies as we outsource most research. Creative thinking: everyone gets involved in creative thinking and idea generation. Statistical analysis: some experience of statistics would be useful; this could be gained from a background in business studies, mathematics, economics, engineering or physics. Report writing: production of final client documents based on sound analysis and synthesis of data drawn from the above research methods.

Our Requirements

The intellectual demands of the job mean that a 1st or 2:1 class degree, and previous strong academics are essential. We are interested in both arts and science graduates. We require fluency in English and would prefer good working knowledge of at least one other European language. You will have good numeric and analytical skills and a capacity for original thinking and creativity. Client’s demands and sometimes unexpectedly long hours mean that personal flexibility; motivation and mobility are imperative, although we rarely work on client site for extended periods.