Assistant Research Executive

Are you excited by new ideas, collaborative teams and dynamic clients? Do you constantly seek out opportunities to add value, be innovative and build relationships to become a trusted advisor? Are you interested in joining an organization that is focused, forward-thinking and an industry leader?

Our continued success has created new opportunities for an Assistant Research Executive (ARE) within our Santa Monica, CA office.

Job Description
The Assistant Research Executive (ARE) is the entry-level position within the Client Service department. It is a position in which you will gain an understanding of the market research industry and will develop project management and communication skills to prepare for your career within the department. Specific ARE responsibilities include proofing and editing market research questionnaires, working with the consumer data after it has been collected, providing information and communicating client changes across departments and researching requests for the client. As your career progresses within Client Service, you will begin to write analyses and will gain more contact with our clients.

Millward Brown has, and continues to have great success at promoting quality individuals from within. To assist in our employees' continued development we provide extensive in-house training. Additionally, Millward Brown provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include several options for medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with Company matching provision, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and an enhanced paid time-off program. We are confident that Millward Brown offers a unique chance to join a dynamic and innovative organization that is continuing to grow.
REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements
-BA in marketing/advertising or related field
-An internship in market research/advertising strongly preferred
-Coursework in consumer behavior, marketing, market research, and advertising is preferred.
-Must possess a strong desire to learn the market research industry, and be open to professional development through our career continuum.
-Excellent oral and written communication

About Us
Millward Brown is one of the world's top ten full-service marketing research agencies, specializing in brand equity, brand performance and brand health. We help our clients build strong brands and services through the use of an integrated suite of validated research techniques such as brand equity assessments, brand tracking, copy testing, media services, market mix modeling, advanced analytics, qualitative research, and interactive web based research. As a leading authority within the trade, our client portfolio spans across a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods, technology, automotive, quick-service restaurants, pharmaceuticals, travel and more. With more than 70 offices in 44 countries and a variety of specialty practices, we are the research power behind great brands.

Our Values and Culture
Our name is synonymous with innovative products and services, and we continue to lead the industry in developing new techniques and models to better serve the needs of our clients worldwide. But it doesn't stop there. We believe in bringing together results-oriented people and providing them with the tools and resources to succeed. To support this, we offer comprehensive training that includes a combination of informal hands-on and more structured group sessions as well as numerous opportunities for career growth. By cultivating an environment in which our employees can succeed and are valued for their contributions, we have built a solid reputation for developing, recognizing and promoting our employees.

How to Apply
If you possess strong market research skills and are interested in joining a dynamic organization with a true team atmosphere, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [Click here for email]. Please include: LAX-ARE in your subject line.