Informa’s Technomic provides research and strategic consulting to foodservice clients. The Research Analyst supports qualitative and quantitative research projects for restaurant chains and food and beverage companies, analyzing data and developing actionable insights and client deliverables.
Support the planning and delivery of qualitative and quantitative research projects, ensuring timelines, quality standards and objectives are met
Design surveys, questionnaires and discussion guides, test survey logic and support fieldwork execution
Recruit, schedule and conduct qualitative research, including in-depth interviews and online bulletin board or diary studies
Analyse quantitative and qualitative data, including crosstabs, table building, coding, thematic analysis and interpretation of findings
Support advanced analysis such as MaxDiff, TURF, conjoint, predictive pricing, multivariate analysis and menu concept testing
Prepare clear, insight-led deliverables, including PowerPoint reports, white papers, infographics and responses to client questions
Conduct secondary research to build understanding of client businesses, products, services, market trends and consumer behaviour
Develop working knowledge of Technomic tools, methodologies and the wider foodservice industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in market research, business, communications, social sciences or a related field
Strong grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design and data analysis
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly
Well organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with strong time management and a collaborative approach
Curious, adaptable and eager to learn, with an interest in the foodservice industry
Preferred
Research experience is a plus
Experience with SPSS, R, Sawtooth or similar analytical software is an advantage
Benefits
A welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
Take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning; support for internal job moves
15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
Wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
The chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Work in-person with colleagues, customers or partners three days a week or more; flexibility and support to work from home or remotely when not spending time together
Informa is a business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge, and events group.