Market Researcher and Interviewer

Summary

Join Euromonitor International as a self-employed researcher based in Bahrain. Conduct market research, data analysis, and in-depth interviews on various industries. The role involves secondary research (70% of time), updating databases, and primary research (interviews). You will analyze market data using MS-Excel, generate reports in MS-Word and PowerPoint, and perform retail audits. Success requires proactivity in securing interviews and building a digital library of secondary research. This is a contract position requiring flexibility and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• High level of numeracy. Ability to work with, analyze, and interpret data
• Strong interest in market research and tenacity in the pursuit of information
• Familiar with consumer trends in Bahrain. Local direct knowledge is key
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to find strong industry contacts
• Fluency in English (reporting) and the local language (research)
• 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)
• Flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes in project scope, starting dates, etc
• Disposition to visit local stores to capture relevant product information and to discuss the industry with key staff
• Experience in market research, data estimates / manipulation, and in-depth interviews are key

Responsibilities

• Creating and analyzing large volumes of market data (MS-Excel) and qualitative information
• Reviewing and collecting information from secondary sources
• Availability to work throughout the year based on project requirements - likely to require 35 hr per week depending on team needs
• Conducting interviews with key players along the value chain: manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, associations, government, etc
• Perform retail audits of major retailers and stores around Bahrain
• Researching and recruiting contacts for interviews. Networking to create long-term links with the industry is key
• Generating MS-Word and PowerPoint reports in English

Preferred Qualifications

An innate curiosity to stay up to date with the evolution of the food and nutrition industry, more specifically on packaged and fresh food retail sales, food packaging and pet food. Food and nutrition experience is an advantage

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