What our employees have to say about us...
We asked some of our amazing staff members to tell us what they love most about their job,
check out what they had to say
Jack Duckett
Senior Consumer Lifestyles Analyst
London
Best Part of the Job
What I love most about my job is the variety of subjects I get to explore, meaning that every day is different and it doesn’t ever get too repetitive.
Working at Mintel
The best thing about working at Mintel again comes down to variety, with the agile seating plan allowing you to sit with new people, and feel part of a wider team. There is also a great sense of collaboration and I am able to glean inspiration from some great people from all around the world!
Things I've learnt
Moving into commercial research from an arts background has meant that that working at Mintel has been a constant learning process. My job has allowed me to develop an array of analysis skills, including helping me learn how to use analytics tools, whilst the opportunity to give presentations and speak to clients has helped me to develop many softer skills as well.
Ruyi Xu
Head of Research
China
Best Part of the Job
I oversee all the China reports prepared by the Shanghai team here and my favourite part of the job is studying the China market with my analysts. China is such a dynamic and multi-facet market which makes it more exciting than any other market in the world.
Working at Mintel
The fun atmosphere. Many people think our analysts are sitting in front of desks and typing reports all day, but that’s not true. We go out in the market, talk to experts, try different products, and experience shopping.
Things I've learnt
From a career point of view, it would be my development from being a report writer to a regional department head. And the fact that this happened in my second year with Mintel really shows the unlimited career development opportunities at the company. On a personal level, I would say it’s great to work with so many talented and inspiring people that you can continuously learn from – that’s the most important thing to staying competitive anywhere.
Zac Churchill
AVP, Account Management-CPG
Chicago
Best Part of the Job
Coaching and developing my team members and watching them grow personally and professionally
Working at Mintel
My favorite part of working at Mintel is the people I work with. They are self-motivated, entrepreneurial, smart working individuals that are passionate about the company they work for.
Things I've learnt
What I've gained from working at Mintel is 14 years of sales experience and relationships with colleagues that will carry on well beyond my professional career.
Lee Ann Fagan
Head of Account Management
South APAC
Best Part of the Job
My favourite part of my job is being able to work with clients from across many diverse industries, types of businesses and functions. From working with small-medium enterprises and start-ups to big global multi-national companies, from collaborating with marketers and innovation teams to technical, research and development folks - every day and every meeting I learn something new.
Working at Mintel
My favourite part of working at Mintel is the entrepreneurial culture of the team and being a part of the dynamic growth of the business. The team in our region has tripled since I began working in Mintel and being able to witness and be a part of that growth and success is extremely fulfilling.
Things I've learnt
Mintel has given me numerous opportunities to get involved in all aspects of the growing business in Asia Pacific. Every year my role in Mintel has morphed in some way to suit and match the direction in which the business is developing and that has given me invaluable experience and learnings both personally and professionally.
Andrew Ren
Head of IT
China
Best Part of the Job
The best part of my job working with all my teammates, working closely together helps to to bind us as a team and to help us all be stronger as a result.
Working at Mintel
The chance to take responsibilities and achieve amazing things with my growing abilities.
Things I've learnt
The experience I have gained at Mintel has given me confidence in fields that I didn't even imagine previously, such as management and leadership.
Molly Maier
AVP-US Reports
Chicago
Best Part of the Job
Working with an amazing group of incredibly smart and creative Analysts. I learn something new every day.
Working at Mintel
I love working for an organization that not only encourages and supports my growth, but challenges me to continue growing and developing, while still providing great work/life balance.
Things I've learnt
In addition to honing my research skills, I’ve gained leadership experience, and have also had the opportunity to work with individuals across a number of teams/departments and contribute to product development. Mintel has such an entrepreneurial spirit – the opportunities for growth are endless!
Ryan Howard
Technical Project Manager
Chicago
Best Part of the Job
Working in Software gives me the opportunity to be creative and solve some pretty interesting problems. It's an awesome feeling to help create tools that matter to our business and to our clients.
Working at Mintel
Hands down the people. Honestly Mintel is like a second home for me, I really enjoy the people I work with and I enjoy coming to work everyday. I've had the pleasure of working with some extremely talented individuals over the years and I have learned a lot from them. The energy here is great and the work life balance is optimal, for me it is easy to thrive in an environment like this.
Things I've learnt
During my time here at Mintel I've been given a lot of autonomy and independence in regards to my career direction. I've been allowed to try things my way and that has been really valuable in helping me decide where I want to be as a professional.