Market Research Analyst and Interviewer

Summary

Join Euromonitor International as a self-employed contractor to support market research projects in Iceland. This remote position requires a business background, market research experience, and fluency in English. You will conduct interviews, research contacts, analyze data, and generate reports. The work is ad-hoc, with varying periods of activity, making it ideal for freelancers. Success depends on proactivity, strong communication, and data analysis skills. Flexibility and self-motivation are key attributes for this role.

Requirements

• Market research experience
• Fluency in English and the local language
• Previous experience working on a short-term contract basis or in a freelance capacity
• Excellent time-management, organization and self-motivation skills
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Based in Iceland
• Tenacity in the pursuit of information and a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to find strong industry contacts
• High level of numeracy - Ability to work with, analyse, and interpret data

Responsibilities

• Conducting interviews with key players along the value chain: manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, associations, government, etc
• Researching contacts / networking to establish links in the industry
• Reviewing and collecting information from secondary sources
• Visiting retail stores to gather product information and speak to staff
• Analysing quantitative (MS-Excel) and qualitative information
• Hypothesis testing
• Generating MS-Word and PowerPoint reports in English
• Availability of min. 30 hours per week when actively engaged on a project

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within the financial field or FMCG/consumer service sectors

Benefits

• Continuous training in our market research methodologies via online courses and selected live training sessions
• Collaboration with an international team across EMEA and beyond
• The ability to contribute to research projects for top multinationals
• The opportunity to develop and position yourself as a local market research expert
• Flexible hours from the comfort of your home