Key Skills

Job Description

AWA Alexander Watson Associates is a global business-to-business (B2B) market intelligence and business insight advisory services company with a unique industry focus on the specialty paper, film, packaging, coating, and converting sectors. AWA publishes a series of annual and quarterly market studies. AWA also conducts bespoke client research in the markets in which it specializes. Candidate Profile: You are self-motivated, thrive in a dynamic environment, have a critical and analytical mindset, excellent social skills, and always look for new ways to improve research methodologies. You will work in an international environment with a team and individually to design, propose, and execute primary research projects. You will be responsible for owning the projects and leading them along with your team members to deliver high-quality projects to clients. You must have work experience with quantitative research and qualitative research. We are looking for an experienced professional to be a key member of our Market Research and Consulting Team, preferably with experience in a B2B setting. Industry experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Key Responsibilities: As a Market Research Consultant, you will manage and conduct multiple syndicated and custom research projects tailored to our clients' needs, from start to finish. Execute all phases of B2B research studies, including design, analysis, and reporting/presentation Run client analyses and create client-specific PowerPoint reports based on custom analysis of the data, Developing custom-tailored proposals describing research approaches/recommendations, Leading kick-off calls and scoping the research set-up with both clients and internal stakeholders, Manage stakeholders' research needs and expectations and develop strong working relationships throughout the business and with external stakeholders, Ensure timely and quality deliverables and services to clients Contribute to the development and refinement of industry-leading proprietary tools and solutions Ensure timely and quality deliverables and services to clients Help drive the future of the company by contributing to the development and refinement of industry-leading proprietary tools and solutions, Explore new ways of gathering insights through innovative research tools Other activities you will be involved with include: · Attending and/or presenting at industry conferences and AWA-organized conferences (can include travel) · Assisting in the organization's sales activities Your Profile: 3+ years of relevant work experience with a market research or market intelligence agency, Experience leading client projects end-to-end, including managing people, timelines, and deliverables, Direct experience managing client relationships through projects, Analytical skills - experience with quantitative research methodologies incl. survey design, data analysis, and report presentation, · In-depth experience with the entirety of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, ideally Power BI) A real team player with a solutions-focused and entrepreneurial spirit, Ability to work independently, managing several projects and tasks at the same time Experience with database management and statistical models is a plus, Passionate about research, travel, and understanding the packaging sector. Working Environment: AWA is a small-to-medium-sized entrepreneurial company with a flat hierarchy in a growth phase. The company is scaling, so there are endless opportunities to take on new tasks or challenges. This lets us work together with trust and make decisions faster. We take pride in our international team environment, with an informal corporate culture where input and initiatives are rewarded and appreciated. The successful candidate is flexible, stress-resistant, enthusiastic, well-organized, and can handle multiple tasks. Please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] to be considered for this role.

Core Responsibilities

Manage syndicated and custom B2B research projects from design through analysis, reporting, and presentation, delivering tailored insights and reports to clients. Lead project scoping and stakeholder relationships, ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, and contribute to research tools, conferences, and sales activities.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of relevant experience at a market research or market intelligence agency, including end-to-end project leadership and direct client relationship management. Candidates need quantitative research experience, including survey design, data analysis, and reporting, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently; database management and statistical modeling are advantageous.