Job Title Associate Research Director

Level: Master
Location: Amsterdam
Type: Fulltime
Experience: 5+ years
Start: Immediate
Language: Business English, any foreign language skill is a plus

About Newzoo

Newzoo’s mission is to provide our clients with the best tools, data, and guidance to thrive in the games market. Driven by this, we have become a trusted partner for some of the world’s largest games, entertainment, technology, and media companies. We have also become one of the most quoted and respected brands in games data and games market research. Currently we are looking for an Assosiate Director to join our Amsterdam team.

Your Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of custom research projects, from design and questionnaire writing, reporting and storytelling, to live presentations of results and recommendations to clients
Ensure that projects align with organization goals and client expectations
Create effective client proposals which align with clients’ objectives and highlight Newzoo’s USP; Pitch these proposals in client calls, with minimal support from more senior team members
Work alongside Head of CI and Research Director(s) to create and execute commercial strategy for custom research
Collaborate cross-team (e.g., with our Market Analysis & Consulting team) when creating and pitching deals to clients
Build and maintain relationships with key clients throughout and beyond each project process, actively working to ensure client satisfaction
Lead and/or oversee supplier relationships and communications per project while ensuring project profitability
Guide junior to senior team members in client and project management strategy

Your profile

5+ years of experience in market research, ideally in consumer entertainment/ consumer insights
Experience in a range of methodologies, ideally both quantitative research and qualitative (but with a strong focus on quantitative research)
Experience managing and delivering custom research projects to clients, ideally including tracking research (e.g., brand or campaign tracking). Experience with Syndicated research a plus
Experience leading and executing quantitative research projects from A-to-Z, with advanced proficiency of research and questionnaire design, project management, reporting / storytelling, and presentation of results
Strong visual presentation skills: able to communicate statistical data in an accurate, compelling, and visually appealing manner
A passion for gaming and knowledge of the industry is a huge plus
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite; specifically, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Working knowledge of analysis software (e.g., Q, Askia, SPSS), with willingness to learn and master Q
Highly effective client communicator and stakeholder manager
Effective and efficient at leading multiple projects at the same time
Comfortable and capable of working in a (tight) deadline driven environment
Experience managing and/or mentoring junior staff
A team player with a collaborative spirit

Our offer

Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious, young, and energetic team with ample opportunities to grow within the company.

Full-time job based in our Amsterdam office, we are a hybrid working company and value work/life balance;
The ability to work directly with industry leaders helping to shape the future of games, hardware, media, and tech;
Join a fast paced & fun loving company
Be part of our unique team events, we love to spend time together, celebrate our success and do team building activities together;
Visit important games events, stay on top the market and emerge yourself in everything gaming;
Health benefits participation;
Mental benefits, unlimited access to OpenUp platform that supports our mental well-being;
Pension plan, we contribute towards your future;
And more…

Interested?

Please upload your CV/resume and motivation letter explaining why Newzoo, what makes you perfect for this position and your quirks!

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