Job Description

Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.
Why Escalent?

Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

•Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.

•Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.

•Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.

•Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s

leading brands use research.

•Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.

•Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.
THE ROLE

We are looking for a seasoned professional with expansive Strategy Research and Insights experience and a Consulting mindset. The candidate will play an instrumental role in servicing the surge in demand without losing time and quality.

The designation will be Project Lead and the reporting will be to the Group Head.
BACKGROUND:

•Graduate/Post Graduate with relevant research/advisory/consulting experience hired through lateral hiring

•Post Graduate from a Tier 1 B school along with 4-6 years of overall experience in any industry

RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

•Having emerging expertise in one or more content area or categories

•Managing a project, end-to-end, and supporting Client Servicing Officers (CSOs) in drafting client proposals

•Making significant contributions to the design of the analytical approach and work plan

•Being responsible for smooth project operations – overall project quality and productivity of teams
CLIENT MANAGEMENT

•Understanding the client objective and managing client expectations on projects along with the Project Manager/CSO

•Leading client calls wherever required
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

•Managing a project team – providing regular feedback and offer step-up opportunities (where applicable) to team members on projects

•Mentoring individuals, apart from project teams, in their career and professional aspiration
OTHER INITIATIVES

•Participating in organization-improvement initiatives and activities such as knowledge management

•Conducting skill-based internal training sessions independently

•Helping the organization in scaling up by actively participating in recruitment drives at the premises or on campus

•Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part of Escalent’s DNA and Associates are encouraged to participate in our various CSR initiatives and opportunities. We have a long term association giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and an ongoing commitment to positively impact in areas such as education, healthcare, social awareness and the environment

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/