Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Market Research
About the role
Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant in the Insights & Analytics group will leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients' business problems. They will assist in structuring and conducting market research, design custom analyses, manage components of end-to-end research execution, synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams, and support full product lifecycle decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients' business problems
- Aid in structuring and conducting market research (qualitative and/or quantitative)
- Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software
- Manage components of end-to-end research execution, including screeners, discussion guides, fieldwork oversight, and synthesis of findings into clear, story-driven presentations
- Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
- Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
- Support management of program plans, conduct regular client status updates, and assist with risk and issue mitigation to ensure project timelines and goals are met
- Work across pre-launch engagements (segmentation, demand forecasting, campaign strategy, KPI baseline) and post-launch engagements to support full product lifecycle decision-making
- Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
- Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams
Requirements
- PhD, Masters or bachelor’s degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences and social sciences
- In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered
- 3-5 years of full-time professional experience
- Strong Excel/MS Suite skills; quantitative/statistical background is a plus
Qualifications
- High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
- Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
- Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
- Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
- Strong Excel/MS Suite skills; quantitative/statistical background is a plus
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Benefits
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.
Pay
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Schedule
Hybrid working model: We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.