Senior Research Executive - FMCG Retail Insights

Senior Research Executive, CS II

Job Description

The Senior Research Executive will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑impact retail measurement insights and analysis to FMCG clients in India. This is a client‑facing position within the Customer Success function, requiring close collaboration with Client/Consumer Marketing Insights (CMI), Consulting Leads, and internal analytics teams.

The role demands strong analytical thinking, storytelling with data, and a proactive mindset to translate complex data into actionable business insights that delight customers and enhance decision‑making

Main responsibilities include:

• Own and deliver retail measurement analysis and insights for a defined set of FMCG categories and clients within the Indian market.
• Lead planned and ad‑hoc category reviews and presentations, including: Attending client briefing sessions
• Designing analytical approaches and work plans
• Conducting internal review and alignment checkpoints
• Collaborate closely with Consulting Leads to ensure insights are aligned with client business objectives and strategic narratives.
• Identify and coordinate work allocation with Insight Associates, ensuring quality, timeliness, and efficiency of deliverables.
• Drive and contribute to Thought Leadership outputs for the assigned industry or category cluster.
• Coach and support the development of performance analysis and business issue diagnosis for Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) clients.
• Partner with Customer Service and Consulting teams to continuously enhance the end‑to‑end client experience in insights delivery.
• Demonstrate ownership, curiosity, and initiative in identifying opportunities for deeper analysis and value creation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Preferably a Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience, ideally in market research, analytics, insights, or a related domain.
• Strong understanding of the Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG/FMCG) industry.
• Working knowledge of research methodologies and analytical techniques is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex insights into compelling storytelling.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a client‑centric mindset.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Detail‑oriented, and naturally curious with a passion for insights as well as pro-active in assigned task.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a leading global measurement and data analytics company, providing the most accurate and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We help consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers understand what’s happening now, what’s next, and how to act—through a powerful combination of proprietary data and leading analytics.

With a presence in over 90 countries and coverage of more than 90% of the world’s population, NielsenIQ is at the heart of the industry’s most important decisions. Learn more at www.niq.com. 

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

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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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Experience Level

Senior Level