Senior Research Executive-RV CS

Job Description

Senior Research Executive – Industry Insights (Retail Vertical)

• Location: Mumbai
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Team: Industry Insights – Retail Vertical

About The Role

As a Senior Research Executive within NielsenIQ’s Retail Insights team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting leading FMCG and Tech-Durables retailers across Modern Trade and E-commerce channels. This client-facing position involves delivering strategic insights through monthly and quarterly industry reviews to senior leadership at partner organizations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Operations, and Data Science to ensure high-quality, data-driven insights & solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Servicing
• Internal Collaboration & Analysis
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned retail clients, managing day-to-day interactions and ensuring timely delivery of insights.
• Present industry reviews and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders at client organizations.
• Support client onboarding and training on NielsenIQ tools and RMS methodologies.
• Coordinate and execute product / Market feasibility assessments and provide inputs during contract discussions.
• Collaborate with internal Ops / BI teams for database generation, report creation, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date client business profiles for internal use.   
• Technical Expertise
• Acquire and apply knowledge of NielsenIQ’s RMS solutions through structured training.
• Conduct quality checks on reports and analyses to ensure accuracy and alignment with client expectations.
• Provide analytical and operational support to senior team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in FMCG, Retail, or Service industries.
• Strong client orientation with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of research methodologies; familiarity with statistics and multivariate analysis is a plus.
• Prior experience with RMS tools is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines.

What You Bring

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about transforming data into actionable insights. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing independent work with cross-functional collaboration. Your ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and compelling manner makes you a trusted advisor to clients.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About Niq

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion