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Job Title:  Consultant
Department: GfK Roper
Location:  Irvine, CA
Job Code: PF-CON-IRV

Company Summary:

Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research North America (www.gfkamerica.com) is part of the GfK Group (www.gfk.com), the world's fifth largest market research company. GfK Custom Research North America combines the global resources of the GfK Group with the local knowledge of North America's leading research and consulting companies delivered by more than 700 employees in the US and Canada. Beyond our sector-specific experts, specialty practice areas and research centers of excellence, we deliver unmatched knowledge designed to help our clients grow their business.

By offering access to several of the world's largest databases combined with a full-range of ad-hoc research services, GfK Custom Research North America delivers proven, state-of-the-art solutions developed from a 360° view of each client's market. These include GfK Roper Reports®, GfK Starch® Ad Readership Studies, GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media public release surveys and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Consultant will provide senior-level analytical consulting to clients, manage client portfolio (including renewals), as well as prepare and present client analytical reports. The Consultant will increase client sales by initiating marketing of GfK Roper consulting products and services to clients and manage the analytical team.

Experience & Skill Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret data tabs
• Ability to provide full analysis for clients
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills
• Strong senior-level marketing research skills
• Strong sector/category expertise for at least 1 sector
• Experience/interest in specific geographic region and/or demographic group
• Strong presentation skills (both in-person and via telephone)
• Ability to manage client and project budgets
• Ability to provide integrated analysis and "consulting" work for clients
• Manager/Supervisory skills
• Ability to lead client and team meetings
• 7+ years of experience in market research or equivalent academic or business experience
• Experience within Hispanic market and/or Latin American consumer expertise

Education:

BA/BS degree

Concentration is social sciences, business, or marketing

Knowledge of client industry, syndicated research, or client account management

Application Procedures:

We offer a very competitive salary commensurate with your experience and a full benefits package.  Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to hr@gfk.com .  Your submission must include Job Code PF-CON-IRV in the subject line of your email and provide salary requirements in order to be considered. 

EOE/M/F/V