Associate - Market Research

Role: Associate - Market Research

Department: Strategy & Insights

Location: Gurgaon, India

Shift timings: 2pm to 11pm

Mode: Hybrid (3 days in office)

**Company overview**:
**Material** is a leading insights, marketing and technology company striving for true customer centricity and ongoing relevance in a digital-first, customer-led world. By leveraging a proprietary science + systems approach, we speed engagement and growth for the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative companies. We design + build customer-centric business models and experiences to create transformative relationships between businesses and the people they serve.

Srijan, a Material company, is a renowned global digital engineering firm with a reputation for solving complex technology problems using their deep technology expertise and leveraging strategic partnerships with top-tier technology partners. We use deep human insights, design innovation and data to create experiences powered by modern technology. Our approaches speed engagement and growth for the companies we work with and transform relationships between businesses and the people they serve.

In everything we do, we make an impression. We make a difference. We make an impact. And we help brands do the same.

**Job overview**:
We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Market Research Associate to join our Research and Insights team. In this role, you will handle essential tasks like link testing, chart population, deck proofing, data cleaning, and tab checking to ensure the quality and impact of our research. You’ll work closely with our senior researchers and project managers to uphold quality standards in every deliverable.

**Responsibilities**:
**1.** **Link Testing**:

- Conduct comprehensive testing of hyperlinks within research materials to confirm functionality, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements
- Document and report any issues or inconsistencies found, providing clear, concise feedback to the research team

**2.** **Chart Population**:

- Assist in populating charts and graphs with accurate data, ensuring consistency throughout the process.
- Collaborate with the research team to meet data requirements and achieve effective information visualization

**3.** **Deck Proofing**:

- Review and proofread research decks, reports, and presentations to correct any grammatical, typographical, or formatting errors
- Ensure content aligns with guidelines, suggesting improvements to visual aesthetics and clarity where needed

**4.** **Data Analysis Support**:

- Provide support in data analysis tasks, including data cleaning, organization, and basic statistical analysis under senior researchers' guidance
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of research databases and repositories

**5.** **Quality Assurance**:

- Work with the research team to establish and uphold quality standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency in research deliverables.
- Participate in peer reviews and support process improvement initiatives to enhance overall quality.

**Skills and qualifications**:

- 2 to 3 years of experience in primary research, quality assurance, and data handling
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Market Research, Psychology, Business Administration, or related disciplines).
- Strong attention to detail with a meticulous approach to tasks
- Proficiency in data entry, charting, and proofreading
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and techniques (a plus)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely
- Effective team player with the ability to collaborate in a diverse, team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
- Prior experience in customer or market research is preferred