CMI Executive

Job Title: Consumer & Market Insights Executive (Retail)

The Role

A client in the global retail and fashion industry is seeking a Consumer & Market Insights Executive / Research Analyst to join the team for 12 months. You will support global and regional insight programmes, contribute to brand tracking, trend monitoring and cross-category research, and help turn data into clear, actionable insights. You will work closely with the Global CMI team to strengthen consumer understanding and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the global brand health tracker across multiple markets
• Act as a key point of contact for external research agencies
• Assist in producing quarterly brand health summaries and reports
• Coordinate campaign and competitor activity within the tracker
• Respond to regional teams’ ad hoc data and insight requests
• Identify relevant consumer and cultural trends for weekly tracking
• Use tools such as Kantar Monitor to explore macro consumer shifts
• Synthesise insights from desk research, social listening and multiple data sources
• Support delivery of cross-category research projects from set-up to reporting
• Assist with questionnaire design, sampling and project coordination
• Conduct quality checks at all stages of the research process
• Analyse quantitative data and interpret data tables
• Translate data into clear insights and support the development of presentations
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support project set-up, vendor onboarding and purchase order processes
• Coordinate meetings and maintain accurate project documentation

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in market research, insights or analytical roles
• Degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline
• Experience working with quantitative research and large datasets
• Strong analytical skills and ability to derive actionable insights
• High attention to detail when handling and analysing data
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Curiosity about consumer behaviour and brand relationships
• Proactive, self-motivated and collaborative working style
• Desirable experience with brand tracking or continuous quantitative programmes
• Exposure to client-facing research environments
• Understanding of statistics and quantitative methodologies
• Industry qualifications such as MRS certification are beneficial

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months
• Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 DOE
• Location: Remote, with some travel to London