Associate Consultant

About Euromonitor:

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

About the role:

Please note this role will be based in our Cape Town office on Tuesdays and Wednesday

Euromonitor International is currently hiring for an Associate Consultant to join its Cape Town office full-time.   The Associate Consultant will lead or support the research through unique autonomy in project design and client management. S/he will also work closely with our syndicated Industry experts to bring our best in client service and industry knowledge.

The role will report to a Consulting Manager in Cape Town with day-to-day reporting for specific projects to other Consultants primarily but not limited to the MEAI and European region. The primary function of the AC role is to successfully execute the strategic objectives of custom research projects from our clients.

Euromonitor works with the leading industry players across different verticals and provides a diverse set of custom research solutions. The individual must be a self-starting, critical thinker with a structured yet creative approach to problem solving and an eye for detail. The successful candidate must be willing able to take full personal responsibility for delivering projects to high standards and client satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan projects, develop briefs, and support materials.
• Deliver insights to solve client problems using effective tools.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Manage analysts, including communication, scheduling, and payments.
• Collaborate with recruiters to ensure adequate project resourcing.
• Ensure quality control of all materials and data analysis.
• Liaise with regional colleagues to align on goals and timelines.
• Maintain project folders and materials for accessibility.

• Conduct primary interviews with trade associations and companies.
• Perform secondary research using in-house and external resources.
• Utilize mixed methods to answer client questions.
• Collaborate across functions and share new resources.

• Communicate with clients from project start to completion.
• Develop professional documents for C-suite audiences.
• Present findings confidently to clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Engage in business development activities with commercial teams.

What you’ll need:

• Education / background in finance, economics, business, social sciences, engineering or similar with proven research, consulting and/or analytics expertise with at least 2-3 years of work experience in an agency or client environment
• Industry experience in consumer or trade sectors and niche topic areas like sustainability desired, with an ability to build strategic analysis, presentations and report writing
• Experience evaluating, manipulating, and analysing data sets from different sources
• A curious and commercial mindset – you are keen to learn and understand things from a client’s point of view
• Ability to work in a high-paced challenging environment, to manage multiple projects and to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English - Fluency in French/Portuguese will be an advantage
• Advanced MS Office Computer skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Knowledge of other research methodologies or data analytics is a PLUS

What you’ll get for your hard work:

• Professional Development: Grow your career with opportunities within a consultative and professional environment
• Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible work schedule options, including hybrid work opportunities and flexible hours
• Positive Work Environment: Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where your ideas are valued, diversity is celebrated, and teamwork is encouraged
• Community Involvement: Make a positive impact in the community through our volunteer programs, charitable initiatives, and corporate social responsibility efforts

(and more….!)

The TA team will be on hand throughout the entire process to provide support and champion you!  

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments made throughout the process.

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our Values:

We seek individuals who act with integrity

We look for candidates who are curious about the world

We feel that as a community, we’re stronger together

We seek to enable people to feel empowered

We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we communicate across our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis.

Hardworking and sociable: our staff know how to work hard and know 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 other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We believe that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Program gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It gives all new starters a donation amount on joining us which they can give to a charity of their choice.

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.

Excellent benefits: we offer competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances, hybrid working 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, 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.

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