Job Title: Research Director Company Profile:
Our Client rapidly growing to become one of Africa’s fastest growing market research agencies
They are a market research company that does more than just research.
They have been trusted by large multinationals in FMCG, finance, telecommunications and healthcare to conduct research in twenty different countries and are spreading their wings to cover all fifty-three
Reports to: Managing Director Main Purpose of the Job
Overall in charge of research project management &
analysis and field work operations.Our Client rapidly growing to become one of Africa’s fastest growing market research agencies
They are a market research company that does more than just research.
They have been trusted by large multinationals in FMCG, finance, telecommunications and healthcare to conduct research in twenty different countries and are spreading their wings to cover all fifty-three
Reports to: Managing Director Main Purpose of the Job
Providing technical support and business development assistance to Consumer Insight offices outside Kenya (currently in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Nigeria).
Writing, reviewing and presenting proposals and reports.
Development, implementation and monitoring of business targets and plans
Main Responsibilities
Reviewing new client briefs, discussing the research approach & allocating proposal preparation work to the research teams
Reviewing research proposals/ presentations prepared by research teams
Reviewing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) prepared by research teams
Reviewing analysis plans made by analysis department/ research teams
Reviewing research reports/ presentations prepared by research teams
Preparing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) for key clients
Preparing & presenting research reports to key clients
Reviewing client mails/ calls, and answering them appropriately
Reviewing progress & job updates with the research, analysis & field teams and resolving conflicts/ problems/ issues
Providing all the support above to country offices outside Kenya on need basis
Recruiting, motivating, training and evaluation of research project teams, analysts and field workers
Reviewing business performance, developments and implementation of business plans
Advising on organisation structure and resource development strategy
Generation of new business
Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or related fields
Masters degree in Business Administration/ Management
Training in Marketing Research and Data Analysis
Further Education in Management from reputable institutions
Good analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team building and team leadership skills
Good organisation skills
At least 10 years’ experience in market research gained from working at middle to senior level in an agency
At least 5 years’ brand/marketing management or advertising experience
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.comquoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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