Research Consultant

Job Description

• Market research company with 180 creative & curious minds in Ghent, Antwerp and Leuven
• We are involved in both tactical and highly strategic decisions.
• We are committed for your personal development, coaching and growth opportunities.
• We focus strongly on the well-being of our employees with our Energy program. We also won a Sport Award for these initiatives!
  
  

#ProudToBeIpsos

Ipsos is a leading global research company. We deliver surprising and unique insights into people and markets for both local and large, international clients, inspiring and helping them make smarter decisions.

What motivates us? That's our passion for understanding and analyzing human drives, because research is more than just information.

As an organization we are constantly evolving with a growing client portfolio, also internationally. That is why we are looking for a ‘Research Consultant’ within our Innovation team. This team helps clients gain insights on new products and services to ensure they launch the best new product/service available by doing packaging tests, taste tests, concept tests and much more.

WILL YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE?

• You will be a key point of contact for our clients. As a Consultant, you will take an advisory role towards the client, and try to create added value and impact with each project.
• Moreover, you get the opportunity to help build our growing client portfolio.
• Your out-of-the-box thinking ensures we create added value in each of our projects.
• You translate the needs and expectations of clients into a research design and best-in-class research proposal.
• You are responsible for quantitative research projects from A to Z. This means that you write questionnaires, monitor the fieldwork and interpret the data. Moreover, you can translate the results of a research into concrete recommendations and convey 'storytelling' wise to our clients.
• In addition, you report and present the results to clients with great enthusiasm.
  
  

HOW DO YOU COMPLEMENT US?

• You have at least one to three years of experience in (market) research and are ready for the next step in your career. An interest in the FMCG sector or food and beverages is an advantage.
• You hold a master's degree or equivalent through experience.
• Your analytical skills are your strength. You also take responsibility and have the ability to meet deadlines.
• You have a positive mindset with your can-do mentality.
• You like variety; every day has a new angle. You work with different clients in different sectors.
• A 9-to-5 mentality is not for you. You like to be flexible.
• Obviously you have a strong knowledge of the MS Office package.
• Your mother tongue is Dutch or French, but you’re also fluent in English.
  
  

What We Have To Offer

• A competitive package with extralegal benefits based on your experience and expertise, along with 28 days of vacation and 2 paid volunteer days.
• We offer you the opportunity to lease a bicycle at a more advantageous rate.
• An environment where your efforts and achievements are recognized and rewarded.
• We are passionate about our work and find a good work-life balance equally important. As a result, we offer you a hybrid work environment where you can work from home flexibly during two days per week after an onboarding period.
• You will join a driven group of colleagues who are known for their expertise, team spirit, curiosity and passion for the job. Moreover, there is a global network full of expertise that you can always fall back on.
• You will have numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and career opportunities.
• You will have the opportunity to create added value for clients through research publications. With your work, you have real impact.
• We are a Sports Award winning company. We engage in numerous sports activities such as cycling weekends, ski and snowboard initiations, marathons, wall climbing, padel, surfing, power dancing, etc. Our Energy program doesn’t only entail a sports pillar, we also focus on your mental health and healthy food.
• Every time, our Ipsos colleagues look forward to our afterworks, summer party and New Year's drink.
• Finally, we value corporate social responsibility and try to make a positive contribution by organizing numerous activities such as a river clean-up, zero waste actions, tree planting, etc.
  
  

JOIN US!

Do you want to be part of an inclusive company committed to training, advancement opportunities and lots of fun activities? We welcome everyone regardless of religion, gender identity and expression. Diversity within our teams is seen as a real asset.

Apply now by clicking on the Apply now button below. Our HR Team will contact you within a few days. Would you like more information in the meantime? Don't hesitate to contact us at Mailbox.HR@ipsos.com , or visit our website .

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years . With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!