Business Environment Manager
Euromonitor International
Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months
Jul 11- present: Euromonitor International, London.
Business Environment Manager
Euromonitor is a global market research company specialising in the consumer goods sector. Its
clients are nearly all global blue chip companies.
• Solely responsible for the entire content of the 'Business Environment' page on Euromonitor's website. This includes publishing business environment reports on 85 countries, per year, each of which is approximately 3, 500 words, in addition to writing numerous articles per week.
• Directly managing one in-house analyst and one freelancer.
• Write articles on matters related to law, such as employment law, fraud, crime, corruption and EU law.
• Budget for projects, with responsibility for analysts' payment and monthly reporting of costs to managing editor.
• Draft, check and update analysts' employment contracts.
• Regularly present videocasts, podcasts and webinars on topics of my choice.
• Undertake research and read business publications to keep knowledge of economics current.
Dec 08- Jul 11: Euromonitor International, London. Global Cosmetics and Toiletries Analyst
• Wrote articles and reports for external publication and Euromonitor's client subscription website.
• Drafted and delivered company powerpoint presentations to audiences of 100+ senior industry leaders.
• Strong commercial awareness of corporate strategies, solid knowledge of the global economy and emerging regions gained, particular in-depth knowledge of the BRIC markets.
• Formally answered a wide variety of client data and industry queries orally and in writing
• Acted as an industry expert to press enquiries.
July 06-Dec 08 Euromonitor International, London: Research Analyst, Germany
• Conducted research, analysis and report writing.
• Produced data, growth rates and forecasts which required extremely tight attention to detail and accuracy.
• Managed and trained a team of freelancers; checked and assessed their work to ensure it was of a high quality.
• Extensive knowledge gained of various consumer goods industries.
• Conducted in-depth trade interviews in German with senior company executives and trade associations.
Oct 04- July 06 Netjets Management Ltd, London: Strategic Researcher
Global private aviation company- the company offers share acquisitions in its own fleet of private jets and is the largest company of its kind in the world.
• Monitored German, French and English media to analyse trends in the market to identify potential groups of companies to target in order to assess the correct time to approach potential clients.
• Telephoned and e-mailed German and French speaking companies daily to verify accuracy of data.
• Worked with sales teams to determine future strategies and areas of research.
• Achievements: Consistently meeting and exceeding research targets.
July 03- April 04: Sharp Consultancy, Sheffield: Financial Recruitment Consultant
Regional financial recruitment firm
• Consultation meetings with clients to understand their businesses and advise on recruitment needs.
• Interviewing and advising candidates on job prospects and suitable companies.
• Achievements: Consistently meeting and exceeding monthly sales billing targets.