Analyst - Custom Research - SRS

Who we are

Datassential is a global food and beverage intelligence platform. By embracing billions of data points and AI, we offer a suite of innovative solutions that empower over 90% of the largest global brands in the food & beverage ecosystem to more effectively develop, market, and sell their products. 

Datassential, headquartered in Chicago, USA, has gained momentum in global markets through its acquisition of CHD Expert (HQ: France) in 2022. Datassential is backed by Spectrum Equity, the same top-tier PE firm that backed GrubHub, bitly, and Headspace. 

We are a remote-first company with opportunities for in-person team and company-based events. Our global team celebrates diverse backgrounds and new perspectives while cultivating expertise in all things food and beverage. Food brings people together, and there's room for everyone at Datassential's table.

The Strategic Research Services (SRS) team focuses on custom research solutions. Every project and client’s goals are different and present new opportunities for development in strategic analysis and consultation. Our clients come to us for creative custom solutions; we pride ourselves in telling a story with the data that triggers action to help grow our customers’ businesses. 

• We have a fast-paced, high-energy culture with the ability to take the work seriously but not yourself. Food puns are encouraged. 
• We are a small and collaborative team.
• Excellence is acknowledged and rewarded with clear paths to grow within the organization. 
• Learning environment – we believe there is always something new we can learn and apply to get better every day.

Who you are

• You are a naturally curious person that likes finding solutions to problems through data and insights.
• You like to hypothesize and get answers.
• Looking for the story in data gets you excited.
• You may not consider yourself a foodie but knowing the food and beverage (foodservice and retail) industry inside and out intrigues you.
• Your personality shines through your writing.
• High performing culture brings out the best in you.
• New challenges are key for what has you thriving at work.

What you will do

Analysts are an integral part of the project team and participate fully in each project stage, from inception through completion – learning a broad spectrum of market research-related skills along the way. As a senior analyst within Datassential’s Strategic Research Services team, you will be responsible for two main areas of research:

• Project Management & Survey Creation & Fielding – Solving day-to-day data/project related issues with minimal supervision. Become proficient in survey questionnaire writing that addresses our Strategic Customers’ objectives. Oversee survey programming and testing to ensure proper data collection. Actively manage data collection reviewing for integrity and accuracy.

• Data Analysis & Insight Story Telling – Implementing numerous analytic methodologies. leading you to write a compelling story that is insightful and drives action for our customers by visualizing the data needed to support that story in a presentation. You will do this by using Datassential’s proprietary syndicated databases to support findings and provide a complete picture of a trend.

Requirements

What you bring

• 2+ years of experience in market research or executing primary research
• Manage multiple research projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to analyze large data sets and pull out a story from the data
• Proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Market Research, Marketing, Business, Psychology, Statistics, English, Communications, or other related field or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Experience in Food & Beverage industry is a plus 
• Experience with GSuite
• Presentation skills or public speaking
• Manage client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including a no cost employee-only plan
• 401K with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Unlimited PTO, recharge days, and Christmas through New Year break
• Remote Stipend (non-Chicago residents)
• Wellness Reimbursement or HQ Gym access

Our Table Welcomes All. We embrace diversity of both background and thought and foster an inclusive environment that extends an open landscape of opportunities to everyone. We invite each of us to simply be ourselves. We operate with respect and without judgment, celebrating both the power of the individual as well as our shared humanity.

The pay range for this role is $55,000 - 65,000/ year. Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Datassential is an E-Verify employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]