Consultant

About the role: Job Title: Senior Consultant – for Kantar Consulting Team Job Location: New York City, Boston, or Chicago Primary Objective Delivery of high-quality/high-impact foresight, innovation, brand strategy and consulting solutions, while actively building client relationships with the world’s most valuable brands and developing consulting skills in a dynamic, vibrant, collaborative and fun environment Starting to build client relationships and take a lead role in managing commercial aspects of client engagements Scope of Role Deliver a range of consulting engagements including trends and strategic foresight, cultural insight and applied semiotics, front-end innovation, commerce and brand strategy, market structures, consumer and demand segmentation, brand valuation, portfolio and architecture strategy, and brand purpose. Understand and frame client challenges across marketing, foresight, commerce, and innovation; support solution design with manager guidance to ensure outputs are meaningful, accurate, and actionable. Actively participate in project and client discussions, collaborating proactively with team members to achieve project objectives. Responsible for ownership of specific phases or discrete work processes on projects in coordination with project lead, including questionnaire and sample design, analytic planning, trend scouting, and cultural mining. Responsible for ownership of analysis and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data from primary research and secondary sources into clear, compelling narratives in coordination with project lead; demonstrate strong written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills. Collaborate with team members to translate research and analysis into meaningful insights to drive impact for clients. Effectively use AI tools to support analysis, efficiency, and delivery. Responsible for managing timelines, quality, and execution, coordinating with project lead, internal teams and clients and identifying and resolving issues as they arise. Ensure rigorous quality control through in-depth checks at key stages of the project lifecycle. Demonstrate critical thinking and ownership, following research and project plans, actively contributing ideas, and constructively challenging perspectives. Develop clear, impactful client deliverables, including presentations and supporting materials. Continuously improve ways of working, identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance processes, including through AI-enabled approaches—without compromising quality. Build personal and team capability, taking ownership of skill development and supporting others through collaboration and knowledge sharing about tools, tasks, best practices, and Kantar offers. Maintain curiosity and functional expertise, developing a strong understanding of Kantar capabilities, data sources, tools, practice areas, and industry developments. Build strong internal relationships, proactively seeking feedback and collaboration across consulting teams. Support growth activities, including proposal development and broader business initiatives. Actively contribute to culture and community, participating in team, ERG, and social/community activities. Essential Knowledge & Experience 3-5 years of professional experience in similar capacity; market research or consulting experience preferred with exposure to brand strategy, foresight, and innovation engagements supported by qualitative and quantitative methodologies Bachelor’s degree; preferred major or concentration in marketing / market research, social science, mathematics or other analytic fields An insatiable curiosity, open-minded and willingness to learn – always on the lookout for innovative ideas and inspiration, new ways of working, frameworks and thinking that can inspire our team Strong process and time management skills; capable of prioritizing and delivering against multiple/competing deadlines, prior project management experience preferred A keen interest in the interplay among people, culture, brands, and business as well as social, technological, economic, environmental, human and political change Experience with AI tools and openness to exploring more ways to incorporate AI into our work Strong detail-orientation skills; ability to manage multiple work streams and among multiple teams, Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to use logical reasoning and problem solving Natural curiosity, a can-do attitude, driven and ability to take initiative Takes the initiative and has a proactive mindset to work independently and within a team Excellent organizational and time management skills Essential Skills & Capabilities Communication Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills Confidently delivers messages and exemplifies Kantar values Technical / Analytical Interest / passion in marketing research methods, tools, and science Interest / intellectual curiosity in learning the various Kantar solutions Strong analytical skills – both quantitative (Excel, SPSS etc.) and qualitative Proficiency in Microsoft office tools and ability to master other needed business tools Ability to think strategically and support the development of insights, implications and recommendations for our clients Aptitude for technical leadership for maximum client impact Kantar Benefits We provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, including Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services Health Savings Account/FSA Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs Wellness Program 401k with match Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits Unlimited PTO