The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
International Market Research Analyst (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- End-to-end project management for single-country studies, basic statistical analysis, effective report writing, and initial stakeholder communication.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers high-quality research projects on time and budget.
- Proactively identifies and proposes solutions for research challenges.
- Receives positive feedback from internal stakeholders on clarity and actionability of insights.
- Demonstrates initiative in learning new methodologies or tools.
- 2
Product Marketing Manager (with research focus)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding of the full marketing mix, go-to-market strategy development, competitive analysis, and translating research into compelling messaging.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully launched products or campaigns based on research.
- Strong collaboration with product teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A deep understanding of customer segments and their needs.
- 3
UX Researcher (with international focus)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Usability testing, information architecture, user journey mapping, and prototyping, all with a lens on international user behaviour.
You're ready to move on when
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods (interviews, ethnography).
- Ability to translate user feedback into design recommendations.
- Experience working closely with design and engineering teams.
- A portfolio of user-centric research projects.