Remote Freelance Market Researcher and Interviewer

Summary

Join Euromonitor International as a self-employed researcher to interview, analyze, and report on multiple industries in Riyadh, working from home with flexibility.

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
• 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
• Familiar with consumer trends in Riyadh. 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

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 Riyadh
• 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

Benefits

Flexible hours from the comfort of your home