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Research and Insight Executive
Job Posted: 17 days ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Trafford Park, Trafford
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Job Title: Research and Insight Executive
Job Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the "why" behind consumer behaviour and turning data into compelling stories? We're looking for a Senior Research & Insight Executive to join a growing and innovative team, leading research projects that help shape strategic decisions for well-known brands. Please apply now or reach out directly to Amelie on (phone number removed)
County: Greater Manchester
Location: Trafford Park
Salary Range: £32,000 - £35,000
About the Company: Our client is a forward-thinking marketing and media agency that helps brands make smarter business decisions through research, insight, and strategic thinking. Combining data-driven analysis with creative problem-solving, they work closely with clients to understand consumers, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive growth. The business offers a collaborative culture, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development.
About the Role: As a Senior Research & Insight Executive, you will take ownership of quantitative and qualitative research projects from initial brief through to final presentation. Working closely with senior stakeholders and clients, you'll be responsible for developing effective research approaches, analysing data, identifying key insights, and delivering commercially focused recommendations. A key area of focus will be supporting and managing brand tracking programmes while helping clients better understand their audiences, markets, and competitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage quantitative and qualitative research projects from brief through to delivery.
Lead and support brand tracking programmes, including questionnaire design, fieldwork coordination, data validation, analysis, and reporting.
Conduct customer, market, and competitor research using a variety of research tools and platforms.
Transform complex datasets into clear, engaging insights and strategic recommendations.
Recommend and explain appropriate research methodologies for different client objectives.
Manage relationships with panel providers, fieldwork agencies, and research partners.
Present research findings confidently to both clients and internal teams.
Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and insight summaries.
Utilise audience intelligence, market research tools, and AI-assisted approaches to enhance research outcomes.
Collaborate with colleagues across the agency and support the development of junior team members.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and research innovations.
Skills and Expertise:
Experience within a research and insight role, ideally within a media, communications, or advertising agency.
Strong brand tracking experience, including questionnaire development, analysis, reporting, and client presentations.
Excellent quantitative research and survey analysis skills.
Experience designing questionnaires, research frameworks, and client-facing reports.
Strong presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
Confidence communicating directly with clients and managing ongoing relationships.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to convert research findings into actionable business recommendations.
Experience using audience, competitor, and market intelligence tools.
Knowledge of the media and advertising landscape would be advantageous.
Proactive, collaborative, and naturally curious mindset with a passion for consumer insight.
Benefits:
Supportive, collaborative agency culture
Hybrid working (2 office / 3 home)
Career growth opportunities
Birthday off
Generous holiday allowance
Mental health support
Half-day Friday on payday Fridays
Annual agency-wide trip
Quarterly team socials
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