We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply…Job DetailsHELPING OUR CLIENT GROW GREAT BRANDSAssociate, Program LeadershipKANTARLos AngelesAs a member of the Program Leadership team, you will be responsible for executing research projects forexisting publisher, agency and advertiser clients. In this role, you will be responsible for project excellence from the point of project sale through final data delivery; acting as the point person between all operational and sales teams to ensure efficient and successful project execution for our clients. A leading research agency, we help clients to grow great brands and improve marketing efficiency by analyzing, interpreting and understanding the world around us. At Kantar Millward Brown, our services include qualitative solutions, neuroscience, brand equity and advertising, media and digital effectiveness. Join us and you’ll be part of 30,000 colleagues and 12 world leading research, data and insight brands at Kantar. At the heart of WPP, ourunique consumer insight inspires clients to flourish in an extraordinary world.KEY OUTCOMESExecute research: Support Client Leadership team members in any and all necessary aspects of research execution to ensure clients’ business questions are addressed. Contributions include but are not limited to independently understanding media plans, supporting study design, overseeing fieldwork, and translating business objectives into actionable deliverablesQA projects: With supervision and coaching, you will be responsible for playing an integral role in overall project quality by the continuous monitoring of sample/data and creative activity while providing QA support for surveys and reportsCommunicate effectively: Utilize effective communication skills in-person, over the phone and via email with internal and external clients. Develop an approach/system for communicating key project considerations (i.e. recruitment concerns, technical issues) with team members. Ensure project timelines & deliverables are met and key client questions are answered.Professional Development and Training:Participate in offered training and development initiatives, whether structured or organic on the job opportunities; proactively seek opportunities to broaden industry and Kantar knowledge base, increase familiarity with Kantar systems/tools, strengthen communication, and/or project management expertise CAPABILITIES1+ year of market research experience a plusBachelor’s degree (Marketing, Psychology, Economics or Social Sciences preferred)Interest in online advertisingImpeccable attention to detail, organized, and with a drive for accuracy and timelinessTeam player mentality-willing to do what it takes to get the job done and comfort with ambiguityNatural curiosity, passion for being process-oriented, innovative (out of the box thinking), and solution-drivenTrack record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlinesExcellent written communication skillsThe ability to build and maintain internal and external relationshipsKnowledge of statistical software (SPSS, SAS etc.) a plus#FutureKantarStarsJOIN USAt Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity, therefore we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.LocationLos Angeles, Cahuenga BoulevardUnited States of AmericaKantar Rewards StatementAt Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.