Consultant

Country Italy Job Family Commercial For almost 90 years, GfK has been a reliable and trusted insight partner for the world’s biggest companies and leading brands who make a difference in every consumer’s life - and we will continue to build on this. We connect data, science and innovative digital research solutions to provide answers for key business questions around consumers, markets, ROI, brands and media. With our headquarters in Germany and a presence in around 60 countries worldwide, you benefit from our global company with a diverse community of 8,000 employees. Harnessing the power of our workforce, the greatest asset we have is our people. As part of GfK, you can take your future into your own hands. We value talent, skills and responsibility and will support your development within our international teams. We are proud of our heritage and our future, as we continue our evolution from Market Research provider to SaaS data solutions and consulting partner. We value extraordinary people and this is why we are looking for YOU to help create our future. For our employees as well as for our clients we pursue one goal: Growth from Knowledge! Job Description Consumer Panel is a permanent tracking that allows FMCG clients and retailers to have a complete understanding of Shopper behaviour. With Consumer Panel data it is possible to deep dive Consumer and Shopper knowledge, categories and brands performance drivers, diagnosis of purchase behaviour and trends. We are currently seeking a Consultant & Market Analyst who will be a part of the Multinational Clients - international clients with strong presence of their business in Italy - team in Consumer Panel. The role combines aspects of client account management, as well as market research analysis. This includes data analysis and interpretation, prompt response to client queries and client management. As a Consumer Panel Consultant at GfK you will have the following key accountabilities: Service for FMCG clients based in Italy Preparation of presentation with conclusions and recommendations for the Clients and consequent presentation Building long-term relationships with Clients by offering and delivering relevant data and tools tailored to the specific needs to support business decisions Budget responsibility on managed clients Development of business with Clients and potential Clients by offering solutions tailored to the needs independently identified by the Clients Preparation of sales offers in line with GfK Guidelines and active sales self-driven Close cooperation with Project Execution Team in the preparation of analyses In the medium run representing the company in front of the Client as well as at industry meetings Skills, qualifications and experience Ideally 2-3 years of relevant experience (even less as long as there is knowledge of the Consumer Panel as a tool and a willingness and aptitude to make a fast path to growth in client management) Ability to think analytically and analyze data and derive operational recommendations Ability to present the results of analysis / project to the Client and to conduct meetings Proven skills within the areas of effective communication and presentation Commercial attitude and ability to use the right business arguments to convince managed clients to purchase additional services Can do attitude and curiosity Native/ Bilingual Italian Very good knowledge of spoken and written English (at least B2) Good knowledge of preparing sheets in MS Excel and presentations in MS Power Point Preferred higher education (Economics, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Quantitative Methods) Willingness to develop and grow in the field of market research, constant improvement of the tool workshop Self-reliance, responsibility, ability to work in a team Interest in the FMCG industry or work experience in research agency will be an additional advantage We offer a permanent contract in the Client Service team We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities. We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours. We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions. Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you! GfK is the unparalleled, always-on, AI-powered intelligence platform and consulting service for the consumer products industry, globally. We deliver Growth from Knowledge