Kantar is home to some of the world's leading research, data and insights brands. Individually, brands such as Kantar Millward Brown, Kantar TNS, Kantar Media, Kantar Worldpanel, Kantar Added Value and Kantar Futures are famous and highly respected experts in their fields. Collectively, they offer the most complete view of consumers - the way they live, shop...
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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.