Eilidh Robertson
London
Summary
8 Years in the beverage industry, with refined expertise in consumer insight and research design, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and client and stakeholder relations. Proven track record in operations and profitability oversight, contributing to business development strategies, and managing teams. Motivated to solve key challenges facing the beverage industry by turning data into clear, practical insights that help clients build effective strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Consulting Manager
The IWSR
London, London
04.2025 - Current
Focused on:
- Leading and delivering complex consulting projects
- Project oversight of junior ran consulting projects
- Managing department-wide resourcing and operations
- Business development and proposal scope
- Consumer input on strategic studies across company
Accountable for:
- Successful delivery of 40+ consumer consulting projects per year
- Supporting Director of Consulting in commercial performance
- Development of direct reports
- Operational efficiency across department
Custom Research and Operations Manager
The IWSR
London
03.2023 - 04.2025
Custom Research Manager
The IWSR
London
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Project Manager
The IWSR
London
03.2021 - 09.2021
Project Executive
The IWSR
London
02.2020 - 03.2021
Sales Manager
Weavers of Nottingham Wine and Spirits Merchants
Nottingham
09.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
Weavers of Nottingham Wine and Spirits Merchants
Nottingham
09.2017 - 08.2019
Education
Master of Arts - Geography
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2012 - 05.2017
A-Levels - Geography, Economics, Home Economics, General Studies
Loughborough Endowed Schools
Loughborough 09.2010 - 06.2012
GCSEs - 9, inc. English, Science, Maths
Loughborough Endowed Schools
Loughborough 09.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
Hard skills:
- Consumer insight and research design
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Client and stakeholder relations
- Operations and profitability oversight
- Business development strategies
Soft skills:
- People management and mentorship
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
- Resourcefulness
- Communication
Accomplishments
Contributed £650K+ to consulting revenue calender year of 2024, 14 new, 4 renewal proposals
References
References available upon request.
Certification
The Market Research Society: Advanced Certificate
WSET: Level 2
Affiliations
- Football
- Reading
- Cooking
- Tennis
Timeline
Senior Consulting Manager
The IWSR
04.2025 - Current
Custom Research and Operations Manager
The IWSR
03.2023 - 04.2025
Custom Research Manager
The IWSR
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Project Manager
The IWSR
03.2021 - 09.2021
Project Executive
The IWSR
02.2020 - 03.2021
Sales Manager
Weavers of Nottingham Wine and Spirits Merchants
09.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
Weavers of Nottingham Wine and Spirits Merchants
09.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Geography
University of Edinburgh
09.2012 - 05.2017
A-Levels - Geography, Economics, Home Economics, General Studies
Loughborough Endowed Schools
09.2010 - 06.2012
GCSEs - 9, inc. English, Science, Maths
Loughborough Endowed Schools
09.2008 - 06.2010