Lead research and analytic support on marketing, branding and strategic analyses (e.g. market sizing, competitive analysis, ethnographic research & analyses, brand valuation analysis, best practices and benchmarking)
Summarize research streams into clear, relevant results & recommendations and interpret/communicate findings
Support in the management of day-to-day client and team meetings and project workflow, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality work
Independently develop basic business cases & models, preparing & facilitating qualitative research, and conducting workshops with clients
Managing consultants and work closely with engagement managers and partners
Think creatively, and be comfortable working in cross-functional teams
Prepare & present client presentations through excellent written & verbal communication skills
Contribute to intellectual capital through knowledge sharing and business development efforts
Support new business development efforts through company research, article searches and outbound marketing campaigns
Grow firm through participation in internal firm-building activities (e.g. recruiting, public relations, website enhancement, marketing campaigns and special events)
Requirements
MBA or Master’s degree from a top-tier program with 2
4 years of work experience, Or 4
7 years of experience and a BA or BS
Strong professional track record should include at least 3 years of management consulting experience and/or 2-4 years within an innovation consultancy or brand consultancy
Able to see through the data to create a unique perspective and articulate it in a compelling manner
Self-starter with a pioneering spirit; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably
Problem-solver with strong client/executive relationship management abilities
Team player, fun to work with, and possesses a sincere interest in brand and innovation
Interested in working at a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, growing company that is content-driven
Able to apply creative thinking to client issues and to analyze/model quantitative research data
Experience managing and mentoring junior resources
Industry knowledge and experience are highly valued in one/more of the following: consumer goods, food & beverage, financial services, automotive, healthcare, or technology
Ability to structure and build Excel-based models for business cases, brand and business analyses; knowledge of macros, pivot tables and statistical tools a strong plus