Research Manager - Quantitative at Kantar

Role Mission

• The Research Manager is responsible for managing all aspect of projects, from client briefing to proposal, through design and implementation, to reporting.
• Working closely with senior team members to improve research efficiency and quality.
• Manage/mentor the executive research team, train and develop quality research skills.
• To improve profitability of projects and support in building and maintaining client relationships.

Key Outcomes

• Good understanding of client business and market
• Accountable for managing projects and team to drive positive GM and profit
• Responsible for turning complex research approaches into workable & profitable solutions
• Clarify and manage roles and budget within project team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Generate insight and recommendations that demonstrate knowledge of client’s world and are based on client need
• Manage and assist team in developing account strategy
• Assist in recruitment and development of staff in line with team and company needs
• Clearly and persuasively communicate complex issues, internally and externally.
• Clearly and accurately write reports, presentations and proposal documents.

Requirements/Capabilities

• B.Sc/BA degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or Social Sciences.
• 4+ years of quantitative research experience from Market Research Agency or consumer insight from a FMCG
• Competent knowledge of research processes, methodologies, project design, research techniques and models
• Excellent project management, data analysis and interpretation skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work on a team or independently
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skill.

Benefits

• 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.