Client Executive Trainee at Kantar

Role’s mission

• We’re seeking to integrate and train a recent graduate into our annual internship program led by our Client Service Team of experts – who will secure a thorough and phased training plan, as well as, facilitating an environment where you’ll be able to be exposed and contribute to some of our most significant projects.
• As a Client Executive Trainee, you can expect to develop a valuable understanding of Kantar Worldpanel services, as well as a better expertise on data manipulation and client management capabilities – particularly within consumer panels and the FMCG industry; by responding to client data requests and handling project briefs, delivering accurate, insightful information.
• Depending on your previous experiences and academic background, we’ll adjust your training and responsibilities so that by the end of this internship you’ll become a more capable and knowledgeable professional within the field.
• If you’re willing to go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion, and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in, apply for a career that’ll be out of the ordinary by joining us!

Key outcomes

• Work on data analysis to ensure an optimal presentation of results to the client/manager, in accordance with their expectations – by drawing conclusions, analysing data and situations in order to validate the needs of any improvement action that needs to be taken, proving the reliability of the available information.
• Collaborate proactively in creating insights/recommendations to be delivered and presented to the client.
• Collaborate on updating and validating shoppers’ panel data before it’s shared with clients (e.g., Validating category trends in time series).
• Contribute to the development of workflows and manage schedules and changes – by following up on projects’ schedules with their owners as well as with any other teams that are active contributors on these activities/proposals.
• Looking for ways to improve, raise standards, reducing errors and overcoming omissions.

Key Capabilities

Your background will ideally look like this…

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Statistics, Sociology, Economics, Management, Econometrics or equivalent fields – we want you to have a strong passion for both numbers and communication!
• Business proficiency in English (B2 Level Minimum).
• Proven knowledge in MS Office Suite.

With the following qualities…

• Inquisitive, with critical thinking, and demonstrate genuine passion for consumer behaviour.
• Enjoys actively looking for new and more efficient ways of improving processes, raising standards, reducing errors, and overcoming omissions.
• Is proactive, optimistic, and willing to get involved to achieve the team's goals and objectives.
• Is highly collaborative and adaptable with the ability to work effectively within different cultural and technical environments.
• Possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in order to comfortably connect with partners at all levels across the organization and facilitates discussions in a constructive manner.

The following, although not mandatory, will be appreciated…

• Proficient skills with MS Excel (Advanced formulas; Pivot Tables; Data Visualization).
• Solid knowledge of fundamental statistical concepts and analysis.
• Knowledge on Market Research and/or Consumer Studies.

What our Recruitment Process Looks Like...

• 1st Stage – Screening interview with Talent Acquisition.
• 2nd Stage – Case Study and Meeting with Hiring Manager.