Freelance Market Researcher and Market Researcher - Khamis Mushait

Freelance Market Researcher and Market Researcher - Khamis Mushait

This position is for self-employed contract work only.

Euromonitor International seeks a self-employed researcher to help with upcoming project. The task would require you to do store checks.

On primary research, success relies on researchers' proactivity to recruit and secure interviews with the right contacts, and their ability to uncover key data and insights via open discussions. Researchers are also responsible for building and maintaining a digital library of secondary research by accessing and analysing local/professional trade press, company annual reports, national statistics, broker reports, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High level of numeracy. Ability to work with, analyse, 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 Morocco. 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.

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.

Please attach a copy of your current CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are suited to the position. Please give an indication of your salary expectations.