Senior Market Research & Insights Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a senior market research and insights consultant to provide agile, end‑to‑end research support across a broad portfolio of business areas. The role will operate within a global insights team, delivering rapid, actionable consumer intelligence for high‑priority projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver consumer insights and market research projects from brief to final delivery.
• Collaborate with internal insights colleagues to manage research requests during peak periods.
• Partner with product, marketing, sales, creative and design teams to align research with business goals.
• Manage external agencies, overseeing scope, timelines, budgets and delivery.
• Conduct hands‑on research when speed or budget requires a DIY approach.
• Utilise a range of methodologies including surveys, focus groups, concept testing, UX testing and shopper research.
• Translate findings into clear, strategic narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge‑management systems to ensure insights are captured and accessible.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in consumer insights, market research or a related role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Experience working across different time zones.

Required skills

• Gemini (AI tool)
• NotebookLM (AI tool)

What we offer

• €300 per day rate
• Hybrid working – three days onsite in Cork
• 9‑month fixed‑term contract