Job Title: ABA Research Graduate Research Executives

ABA Market Research is one of the UK's fastest-growing agencies and needs exceptional, dynamic graduates to join its talented team. We specialise in the retail sector and work for many of the biggest names on the high street, influencing their brand development and helping shape the way Britain shops. We are experts in qualitative and quantitative research - from quick-fire responses to TV ads, to brand analysis that influences long-term strategies. Our offices are located in the beautiful town of St. Albans - just 20 minutes from St Pancras.

What we can offer you
- Come and train with some of the best and most forward-thinking research experts in the business
- We take a long-term partnership approach to developing our graduates. We have structured training and development with dedicated coaching and mentor support
- You will be given responsibility from early on and have a mandate to innovate and find your own way
- Our commitment and enthusiasm means that we can fast-track your development to suit your abilities and we have a strong heritage of helping graduates achieve success

What we look for
To join our Graduate Research Programme you will need to have:
- 2:1 or above in a business-related degree or Social Sciences degree (i.e. Marketing , Advertising , Retail Management, Psychology, Sociology,) plus strong A-Level grades
- Clear, logical thinking with strong analytical skills and the ability to write authoritatively
- A keen interest in retail brands and curiosity about why people shop the way they do
- A 'can do' attitude with the determination to produce great work and deliver on client needs

Salary and Benefits
- Competitive starting salary with a performance-related bonus
- Support for learning and development
- 25 days holiday
- Welcome bonus - £500 to get you started
- Free lunches
- A generously funded social committee run by our employees, past events have included quiz nights, theatre trips, summer barbeque plus more
- Other performance-related perks such as paid-for ski trips city breaks and achieved in four out of the last five years!

To apply, please forward your CV and a one-page covering letter addressing the following questions:

- Why do you want a career in Market Research and why would this sector suit your skills? (100 words max)
- Why do you think, in the UK today, so many top retailers are increasingly turning to market research? ( 100 words max)
- Which UK retail brand do you particularly admire and why? (100 words max)

The closing date for your application is 19th June 2011

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