Consumer Insights Consultant
City of London, London / £30000 - £70000
INFO
£30000 - £70000
LOCATION
City of London, London
Permanent
CONSUMER INSIGHTS CONSULTANT
UP TO £70,000 + BENEFITS
LONDON (HYBRID)
Are you looking to work amongst talented researchers on varied research projects? This is an excellent opportunity to perform hands-on research whilst working for renowned clients in a creative boutique research agency as a Consumer insights Consultant.
OVERVIEW
Harnham is working with a boutique research agency that is passionate about consumer insights and their ability to unlock change. The company is looking for a Consumer insights consultant to carry out hands-on research and deliver strategic insights to clients around the globe.
THE ROLE
You will:
- Be responsible for carrying out a range of innovative qualitative and quantitative research for well-known global clients
- Conduct data analysis
- Create proposals for clients and work closely with C-Suite professionals to really understand their consumers
- Present insights to clients in client debriefs and help deliver world-class research that will result in actionable change
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The Consumer Insights Consultant will have:
- Good working experience with both qualitative and quantitative research
- Ability to extract key insights
- Experience presenting insight and delivering actionable insights to clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
THE BENEFITS
- Salary up to 70k
- Hybrid working
- Health care
- Pension
CONTACT
Semilore Adeyemi
Recruitment Consultant
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Scary Early: Holiday Marketing & Analytics Long View Timing to Touchpoints
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Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore and marketers and retailers are taking note. Now, it’s about the experiences, being together, and having a scary good time on a small scale. Holiday shopping is happening earlier and it’s just not in the purview of Black Friday and Christmas shopping. Wondering what’s changed and what the crystal ball may hold for future Halloween holiday Marketing & Analytics?
So, we reached out to some professionals in the retail and marketing industries asking for their take on the change in holiday shopping from Halloween onward. From early shopping to slowed spending against rising prices, as people cut back their holiday spending.
Marketing & Analytics Insights from the Field
“Now that the pandemic is considered over, people are ready to get back into the swing of normal holiday festivities. We’re seeing a trend in early shopping this year, which is likely to stick around for the next year or two.” says James Green, Owner, Cardboard Cutouts.
“The biggest game-changer we’ve noticed has been that this year, holiday-related searches are happening a lot sooner/further in advance than in previous years, showing that people are really excited to celebrate Halloween and the holidays this year.
Halloween searches started in July this year to really pick up steam, showing us people are really planning in advance.” adds Laura Rike, Pinterest Coach at laurarike.com.
“Consumers are feeling the impact of rising prices as they prepare to shop for the upcoming holiday season – and this year’s spooky fall festivities are no exception.
84.51°, the Cincinnati-based Data powerhouse that helps Kroger and its partners create customer-centric shopper journeys, has captured consumer insights that show many people are looking to cut back on Halloween festivities this year, especially in these particular areas:
- Halloween décor (41%)
- Candy (33%)
- Costumes (24%)
- Food for gatherings (23%)
- Beverages for gatherings (18%)
- 31% say they don’t plan to celebrate Halloween at all.
But for those who are, here’s how they’re planning to spend the night:
- Staying home and handing out candy (33%)
- Going trick or treating in their neighbourhood (22%)
- Going to a trick or treating event (school, church, zoo, shopping area) (16%)
- Going to a Halloween party (16%)
- Going trick or treating in someone else’s neighbourhood (12%)”
Halloween Marketing Has Shifted from Candy Grabs to Experiences
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So, this year and coming years may be just the beginning for the hospitality industry to level up their experiential offerings.
According to Ajitesh Agarwal, Associate Director, Marketing, Knowledge Excel social media has played a pivotal role in the evolution of Halloween marketing. Below are some trends to watch.
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Here are three trends to watch:
- Decentralized Customer Engagement
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- Time to Rethink, Refresh, and Reboot Your SEO
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- Diversity Initiatives Attract and Retain Analytic Talent
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Looking for top talent to take your business to the next level when it comes to Data and Analytics? Contact one of our expert consultants to learn more about finding and retaining top talent in the industry.
If you’re interested in Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Business Intelligence, and more, Harnham may have a role for you.
Check out our latest Advanced Analytics jobs or contact one of our expert consultants to learn more:
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Quotes have been edited for content and clarity.
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