The posting
Required candidate with direct background in market research especially in customized research e.g. product test, concept test, U&A, Prefer Thai with good English skills
JOB PROFILE: Senior Research Executive/Research Manager (Quantitative)
PURPOSE OF THIS JOB
- 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 existing client relationships and looking for new opportunities and,
- to manage and coach our people
OUTPUTS/ACCOUNTABILITY
- 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 proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
- Accurate analysis and interpretation of data, providing strong recommendations that show understanding of client business
- Direct and design analysis plans
- 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
- Communication
- Working Together
- Client Focus
- Knowledge & Expertise
- Flexibility
RELEVANT TRAINING
- Off-the-job professional development days
- Manager Induction Program
- Presentation Skills
- Story Telling
- Coaching and Mentoring
RELATIONSHIPS
- Effective interface with the business areas and Operations and Corporate departments and external suppliers
- Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across the company
- Lead by example and behavior (incorporating values) within the business area
- Direct and manage the project team activities
- Behave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all times
DEVELOPMENT
- Demonstrate strong capabilities and leadership in ones business area, clients, projects, people and or / technology to meet business needs. Developing holistic view or a deeper understanding of two to three of these areas
- Understanding of personal actions on business and client
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
- Ideally, experienced in relevant category or sectors
Skills/Knowledge:
- Good communication skills, written and oral
- Sound problem-solving skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Good data preparation skills
- Good client service skills
- Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
- Proactive / Self-motivated
- Able to work effectively in a team and independently
