Associate, Consulting Team Job Location: (Hybrid) New York City, Boston, or Chicago
Primary Objective- Delivery of high-quality/high-impact foresight, innovation, brand strategy and consulting solutions, while actively building client relationships with the world's most valuable brands and developing consulting skills in a dynamic, vibrant, collaborative and fun environment
- Multi-talented, multi-taskers who bring energy, expertise, momentum, and discipline to our projects
Scope of Role- Deliver a range of consulting engagements including trends and strategic foresight, cultural insight and applied semiotics, front-end innovation, commerce and brand strategy, market structures, consumer and demand segmentation, brand valuation, portfolio and architecture strategy, and brand purpose.
- Understand and frame client challenges across marketing, foresight, commerce, and innovation; support solution design with manager guidance to ensure outputs are meaningful, accurate, and actionable.
- Contribute to project and client discussions, collaborating proactively with team members to achieve project objectives.
- Support end-to-end project delivery, including questionnaire and sample design, analytic planning, trend scouting, and cultural mining.
- Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from primary research and secondary sources into clear, compelling narratives; demonstrate strong written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills.
- Effectively use AI tools to support analysis, efficiency, and delivery.
- Manage timelines, quality, and execution, coordinating with internal teams and clients and identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
- Ensure rigorous quality control through in-depth checks at key stages of the project lifecycle.
- Support team capability building, acting as a resource for new team members and sharing guidance on tools, tasks, and best practices.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and ownership, following research and project plans, contributing ideas, and constructively challenging perspectives.
- Develop clear, impactful client deliverables, including presentations and supporting materials.
- Continuously improve ways of working, identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance processes, including through AI-enabled approaches-without compromising quality.
- Build personal and team capability, taking ownership of skill development and supporting others through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Maintain curiosity and functional expertise, developing a strong understanding of Kantar capabilities, data sources, tools, practice areas, and industry developments.
- Build strong internal relationships, proactively seeking feedback and collaboration across consulting teams.
- Support growth activities, including proposal development and broader business initiatives.
- Actively contribute to culture and community, participating in team, ERG, and social/community activities.
Essential Knowledge & Experience- 1-2 years of professional experience or strong internships / MMR programs; market research or consulting experience preferred with exposure to foresight, brand strategy, innovation engagements supported by qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Bachelor's degree; preferred major or concentration in marketing / market research, social science, or other analytic fields
- An insatiable curiosity, open-minded and willingness to learn - always on the lookout for innovative ideas and inspiration, new ways of working, frameworks and thinking that can inspire our team
- Strong process and time management skills; capable of prioritizing and delivering against multiple/competing deadlines, prior project management experience preferred
- A keen interest in the interplay among people, culture, brands, and business as well as social, technological, economic, environmental, human and political change
- Experience with AI tools and openness to exploring more ways to incorporate AI into our work
- Strong detail-orientation skills; ability to manage multiple work streams and among multiple teams,
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to use logical reasoning and problem solving
- Natural curiosity, a can-do attitude, driven and willing to take initiative
- Takes the initiative and has a proactive mindset to work independently and within a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Essential Skills & CapabilitiesCommunication- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Confidently delivers messages and exemplifies Kantar values
Technical/ Analytical- Interest / passion in marketing research methods, tools, and science
- Interest / intellectual curiosity in learning the various Kantar solutions
- Strong analytical skills - both quantitative (Excel, SPSS etc.) and qualitative
- Proficiency in Microsoft office tools and ability to master other needed business tools
- Ability to think strategically and support the development of insights, implications and recommendations for our clients
- Aptitude for technical leadership for maximum client impact
Kantar BenefitsWe provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, including
- Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
- Health Savings Account/FSA
- Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
- Wellness Program
- 401k with match
- Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits
- Unlimited PTO
LocationNew York, World Trade CenterUnited States of America
