Associate Consultant - LATAM

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Job description

Euromonitor continues to grow in Latin America and with this growth comes the need to strengthen and expand its research capacity in the region.

The role presents an opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial candidate with a solid research background, excited by the prospect and challenge of being part of a team that continues to build Euromonitors research capabilities in a fast developing region.

The Associate Consultant position reports, on a line-management basis, to the Consulting Manager and has day-to-day interaction with Consultants from offices around the world on specific projects. The primary function of the Associate Consultant role is to successfully execute the strategic objectives of Euromonitor Consulting clients. This position is located in Chicago.

_The candidates level of experience and the results of the interview will determine position: Associate Consultant or Consultant_

_This role requires full fluency in Spanish; the interview process will be conducted in Spanish._

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Management: oversee and be responsible for on-going custom research generally for Latin American-based research projects, including:

* Client Communication:

* Client communication from project inception through project completion, including post-delivery queries, ensuring that all core objectives are met.
* Presenting findings via phone and in-person to clients to ensure that all client objectives have been met.
* Understanding, maintaining and developing the relationship between Euromonitor and any custom research client.

* Project Set-up:

* The planning of projects including development of briefs, templates and other supporting materials necessary for meeting all project objectives.
* Liaising with Business Development for full project debrief and understanding of client objectives
* Conducting preliminary research into new project areas in order to develop more useful project documents
* Liaising with relevant Syndicated analysts and managers to obtain and understanding of the industry background

* Project Execution:

* The day-to-day line management of any contract analysts (as relevant) including regular communication via phone and email, establishing schedules and administering final payments.

* Work closely with the Research Recruiter to ensure that projects are adequately resourced and that the pool and quality of contract analysts matches project volume and complexity.

* Continued upkeep of all folders and materials associated with current projects to ensure that all information is easily accessible to other relevant Euromonitor personnel.
* On-going preliminary and final review of all generated materials via querying, validation and final interpretation of data and analysis to fully meet client objectives.
* Research, analysis and revisions to materials generated by analysts, adding value to the project documents and creating the final deliverables
* Liaising with colleagues in other regional offices to ensure that all project team members have a clear understanding of goals, objectives and timelines.
* Delivering timely, thorough analysis that meets client objectives.
* Liaising with Business Development throughout and after project execution to review results and objectives.
* Liaising with relevant Syndicated analysts and managers, updating them with new information and insights for relevant industries

Primary and Secondary Research: In addition to the core function of research project management, the Associate Consultant will be required as necessary to support the research process and conduct thorough, detailed desk research on a regular basis across multiple studies to gain a thorough understanding of project objectives with the goal of better informing the client and the consulting team.

* Primary Interviewing: Conduct interviews with trade associations, leading companies and internal Euromonitor associates to gain insights into specific custom research objectives.

* Secondary Research: Utilize in house resources and external published information to more clearly understand the market and companies under review.

* Share new resources with colleagues and seek out new sources of information.

Requirements

* University degree in Business, Economics or related areas.
* Fluent in English and Spanish interview will be conducted in Spanish
* Strong research track record
* Excellent editorial skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
* Excellent computer literacy
* Organizational ability
* Knowledge of consumer market trends and dynamics knowledge of Latin America a plus
* Experience with client interactions and project deadlines

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 15 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 15 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.

Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

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, color, 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.