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Are you eager to make a real impact through research? Are you curious, analytical, and do you want to work for leading Dutch advertisers and international brands? As a Junior Research Manager at Blauw, you will be involved in challenging projects from day one. You will learn the trade in practice, discover where your talents lie, and help build strong brands.\n\nWhat will you be doing?\n\nYou will step into the world of market research and brand consultancy:\n\n Involved from A to Z: You will support the setup and management of research projects, from questionnaire to presentation.\n\n Learning & building together: You will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop strategies and provide solutions for real marketing and brand questions.\n\n Making an impact with insights: Your analyses will help clients make smart choices and position their brands more strongly.\n\n Project management & client contact: You will monitor schedules, liaise with clients, and ensure projects run smoothly.\n\n Translating data into action: You will analyse data and translate these insights into clear and concrete recommendations.\n\nAt Blauw, you are given the trust and freedom to take the initiative. Your creative solutions matter, allowing you to see the results of your work immediately.\n\nAs a Strategic Research Consultant, you are responsible for ensuring we provide our clients with sound advice based on research results. You understand the client’s challenges and know how to help them further through research. You act as a strategic sparring partner for sponsorship managers, partnership managers, and marketers. 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