Research Manager
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Job Overview And Responsibility
Account Management ▪ Attends to clients’ research needs independently with minimal supervision from Director / Business Unit Head (BUH). ▪ Recommends appropriate research projects/programs based on client’s informational needs/problems. ▪ Prepares proposals and cost estimates for projects using innovative, customized research methodologies and business solutions. ▪ Costs out each study and establishes appropriate operating budgets and timetables for each phase of the project. ▪ Oversees proposals and cost estimates for projects delegated to junior team members. ▪ Meets with clients and/or supervises junior team members’ meeting with clients to discuss details of proposed projects. ▪ Provides feedback to clients on the progress of projects. ▪ Ensures profit objectives of projects under his/her responsibility. ▪ Networks and develops close relationships with set of clients. ▪ Assists in championing at least one Kantar packaged products. Project Management ▪ Applies the most appropriate and cost efficient research methodology to answer client’s research objectives. ▪ Designs questionnaire on the basis of the proposal. ▪ Advises junior team members on the suitable methodological design for the project. ▪ Has command responsibility on the proper implementation of all assigned projects from proposal, questionnaire design, fieldwork, data processing, statistical testing, analysis, presentation and up to documentation.
Required Skills and Experience
â–ª At least five (5) years work experience in quantitative research. â–ª Educated to a degree level, preferably in marketing or business â–ª Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word â–ª Demonstrates intellectual and professional integrity. â–ª Good networking skills and service orientation. â–ª Innovative, adaptable and flexible. â–ª Able to work independently with minimal supervision. â–ª Articulate at conveying ideas, both oral and written. â–ª Good presentation skills â–ª A fast learner, good in numbers and attentive to details
Why Candidate should apply this position
At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.
Preferred skills and experiences
â–ª Knowledge of various statistical and analytical techniques and/or tools is an advantage.
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Manager
Interview process
1-2 rounds with hiring manager
