Junior Research Executive

Job Description

YouGov is seeking a talented and driven Junior Research Executive to join their collaborative team in Barcelona. The Junior Research Executive will report to a research manager and will be responsible for servicing and maintaining new and existing clients. He/She will be responsible for delivering a wide variety of research projects from start to finish and will support senior members of staff in the delivery of highly complex projects. The role involves exposure to a variety of people to get the insight needed to deliver the outcome clients require. In the Custom Research department, nothing is ever typical, and all projects require a unique and innovative approach and the flexibility that goes with that requirement.

• Assisting and management of projects from inception to delivery and supporting the wider team
• Support the design, scripting, and testing of surveys
• Fieldwork management: monitor fieldwork for errors or unexpected abnormalities and correcting any problems to ensure the best possible outcome
• Working closely with the Survey Management team
• Liaising effectively with internal teams and being the main contact for day-to-day aspects of project
• Assist with data analysis and take part in client debriefs alongside senior colleague
• Stay up to date on trends and developments in the industries you’re researching through monitoring of news, developments, information, journals, magazines, etc.

Requirements:

• At least 1 years experience in Market Research Industry or a similar role
• A degree in a relevant field (social sciences, business, psychology, marketing, etc.)
• Meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish & English. Also knowledge of Catalan will be highly valued
• A proactive mindset and confidence to take ownership of tasks
• Excellent client focus and handling skills
• A keen eye for detail and a natural curiosity
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively