Senior Research Analyst (Line & Price Optimizer)

Revenue Growth Management (RGM) Pricing Solutions is built on the core pillars of the RGM methodology: Pricing Strategy, Promotion Optimization, and Portfolio Mix. We are market leaders in pricing and revenue management consulting, leveraging data, KPIs, and advanced analytics to understand market behavior and support decision-making around pricing, promotions, and new product launches.  The world’s leading FMCG marketers rely on us to help them achieve better results from their price-pack architecture programs.  

The APAC Line & Price Optimizer (LPO) Practice team is uniquely qualified to serve as our clients’ pricing, forecasting and innovation research partner. Our team’s main objective is to deliver powerful, actionable insights that provide our clients with a clearer business view and help maximize the potential of their brands. By joining this team, you will work with global data and leading data science capabilities to help clients stay ahead of emerging market trends.

As a Senior Analyst in LPO Solution, you will support the APAC RGM Team by executing marketing research and pricing analytics projects for our clients. You will be responsible for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting marketing research data, as well as developing client-ready reports and presentations with a high degree of independence. You will deliver high-quality, polished analyses, clearly summarizing conclusions and recommendations in a concise, client-friendly manner.

Our external stakeholders include CxOs, Marketing and Revenue Management teams. This role provides opportunities to work on high‑visibility, high‑impact initiatives, building strong recognition within the broader NIQ community. Associates will also work across a variety of solutions, categories, clients and markets, creating a fast‑paced and enriching learning environment.

Accountabilities 

• Develop a strong foundational understanding of RGM Pricing services, methodologies, and underlying theories. Become a subject matter expert for our flagship solution LPO  
• Own end-to-end project execution, from setup through final delivery of inputs and deliverables. This includes data checks, inputs preparation, analyzing data and preparing reports for presentations.
• Draft consultative reports aligned with study objectives and client business needs.
• Manages client correspondence . Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing analytical support and insights.
• Confidently present findings both externally to clients and internally.
• Independently and accurately utilize LPO Tools and Platform.
• Ensure all internal and external deadlines are consistently met.
• Identify risks, questions, and issues, and proactively seek solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations teams, Statisticians, and cross-functional partners.
• Act as a strong team player, contributing to a collaborative environment.

• Min 2-3 years’ experience and proven success with Consumer/ Market research, analytics, pricing, revenue management, or consulting (quantitative essential, qualitative an advantage)
• Excellent proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical proficiency. Ability to analyse and interpret data in a challenging and insightful manner.
• Strong understanding of measurement data to enable meaningful conversations with all client stakeholders and ensure accurate representation of the data in reporting and insights.
• Knowledge of statistics and research techniques. Ability to understand all technical and delivery aspects of the modeling process to carry out internal NielsenIQ and client based conversations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experienced with analysis tools for data extraction at a complex level.
• Knowledge of marketing research.
• Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client focus - able to influence and persuade.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Able to operate in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent presentation development skills to creatively to bring data to life with story-telling and attractive reporting to client expectations.
• Confident presenting skills to deliver insights, stories and actions in face to face or group presentations.
• Efficient time management, ability to multi-task and detail oriented.
• Displays maturity and creative problem-solving skills in handling crises.
• Recommend improvements in work processes within area of responsibility.
• Able to multi task and has experience in managing multiple projects

Hybrid based role, must be physically located within job country and candidate must be a Country/Region Resident

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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