Senior Research Executive

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

To manage and deliver complex projects through your project team, design, set up and management of leading-edge research.

To carry out account management activities through managing of existing client relationships and looking for new opportunities and,

To manage and coach our people.

• Manage all aspects of running a complex job and higher value work
• Ensure job profitability is achieved to meet the business expectations and instill this in others
• Carry out tasks displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Write complex proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
• Accurate analysis and interpretation of data, providing strong recommendations
• Direct and design analysis plans and develop new models and approaches (qualitative research only)
• Conduct workshops and creativity sessions displaying a high level of competence in advanced techniques and provide instant debriefs with recommendations. Challenge and modify client discussion guides, design own projective/enabling techniques and demonstrate a high level of competence in an industry specialist are (qualitative research only)
• Participate and show pro-activeness in new business generation; new contracts, calls and seeking opportunities (client-facing stream)  
• Account Management, client contact to consist of project-related, relationship building and seeking repeat business discussions; measure to be set through review process
• Display specialist knowledge of a market and share this with others
• Demonstrate strong supervisory skills; i.e. project delegation, time management, day-to-day feedback on performance and behavior, conduct performance reviews. Ensure the project team is properly utilized
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research, in order to develop personal skills/knowledge base
• Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others

• Assist with recruitment of junior staff

  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Management
• Project Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client Focus
• Knowledge & Expertise
• Adaptability & Learning Agility

BACKGROUND

Experience:

• At least 5 years of strong Market Research Experience and good application of knowledge
• Solid experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project management
• Understand and use statistical analysis
• Selling of research projects and capabilities

• Experience in relevant industry sectors is an advantage.

  
  

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong quality control capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Psychology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

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