Junior Analytical Consultant Cmi (Quantitative/Ad Hoc Researches)

Responsibilities

• Project manager support for solution projects: oversee and support data collection processes (questionnaire finetuning, testing, sample and quota definition), data elaboration (briefing EDP on mono and multivariate analyses), data analysis and reporting (defining chart templates, helping charting, supporting senior insights) according to NIQ data quality strict requirements.
• Support senior colleagues during the management of the research process from proposals to final presentation, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Ensure client service is delivered to the agreed standard, meeting the service level requirements for contact and presentations.
• Support engagement across the Solution portfolio.
• Proactively identify opportunities and share them with the Sales team and senior colleagues.

What to Expect

You will work with Product, Marketing and Sales Managers in a dynamic, open and international environment. A comprehensive training and development program will help you tackle day‑to‑day challenges and accelerate learning. The CMI department has a long history in global research, embracing digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in consumer behaviour, motivations and decisions.
• Curiosity about market dynamics and cultural influences that drive consumer purchasing decisions.
• Full dedication and reliability in meeting timing and deliveries.
• Familiarity with statistical techniques used in the analysis of market data and interpretation of results.
• Eagerness to learn, open mindset, team spirit and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Ability to organise and manage research projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Effective communication: ability to communicate research findings clearly and persuasively, verbally and in writing.
• Client‑centric approach.
• Familiar with AI tools and curiosity to learn and apply them daily.
• Native in Italian and good proficiency in English.
• Analytical skills: ability to collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ideally 1–3 years as a Quantitative Market Researcher in a research agency (ad‑hoc researches).

Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP).

NIQ may utilise 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. All AI use is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans.

NIQ is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Location: Junior Analytical Consultant CMI (Quantitative/Ad hoc researches) • Milano, MI, Italy