Research Executive

We are looking for a talented  Research Executive  to join our team in Milan. You will be running and supporting local research projects on a whole host of topics. You’ll be working closely with clients to design and deliver research that hits their brief and is clear, unbiased and stands up to scrutiny (thanks to You Gov’s amazing reputation for accuracy and media presence).

The role relies on excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Research:
Designing questionnaires and research/sample designs, often under time-constraints, recommending appropriate methods to meet clients’ research objectives, aiding in the reporting and communication of findings.

Analysis and reporting:
Accurately interpreting clients’ final data, employing attention to detail and basic knowledge of statistics to recognize when findings are inaccurate or unclear, and guiding them through the results in You Gov’s data analytics software.

Presentations and commercial experience:
Visiting, calling and engaging with clients and would‑be clients to get them excited about our research solutions.

Client communication:
Liaising effectively with clients and collaborators whilst being the main day‑to‑day contact for clients.

Project management:
Coordinating and managing different tasks and supporting teams to ensure projects run smoothly and effectively, and delivered accurately and on time.

Stakeholder interaction:
Where necessary, working with and managing research suppliers to ensure accurate data collection that is in‑line with You Gov’s methods, whilst keeping costs reasonable.

Commercial responsiveness:
Dealing with speculative enquiries, interpreting requirements of a research specification effectively, and being able to write proposals with minimal guidance in order to win projects.

Qualifications

3‑5 years max of experience in market research.

Experience of simultaneously running multiple market research projects (including client contact, survey design and report writing).

Strong written and verbal communication (ITA/ENG).

A strong understanding and experience of primary research across methods and sectors.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to use initiative, negotiate and influence.

Excellent client focus and handling skills.

MS Office skills and understanding of basic statistics.

Problem solving, analytical and numerical skills.

Behavioural Competencies That Would Be Great To Have

You are approachable and supportive.

Priority setting – you focus on what matters to get the right things done.

Solution focused – the ability to proactively identify change & improvements (e.g. around processes).

Strategic agility – you focus on the bigger picture, considering yourself, the wider You Gov teams and your clients.

Accountability and ownership of your work and complex tasks.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to get your point across when dealing with all stakeholders (the team, wider colleagues and clients).

What’s in it for me?

Experience in connecting data (using and integrating existing data from You Gov’s database and ad hoc surveys).

Access to a global organisation, providing an international environment and chance to collaborate closely between You Gov’s European offices.

Active participation in the development of a successful company that is embracing technology.

Working environment encouraging personal development.

A competitive salary.

Life at You Gov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide You Govers with best‑in‑class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

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