Assistant Research Manager at Ipsos

Reports to: Director, Public Affairs

Job Purpose

• Client management and development alongside senior team members
• First point of contact for the client on a project
• Run projects with minimal senior supervision
• Execute all elements of the research and project management process.

Job Scope

• Client target and Contact: Client relationship development and maintaining key client contact on standard projects
• Team contact: Co-ordinate management of resources. Participate in resource discussions & mentoring of junior team members
• Supplier contact: Manage key supplier relationships
• Learning & Development: Implement a learning culture through sharing skills and coaching, personal focus on client relationship development skills and proposal writing.

Requirements

• Good client service skills
• Ability to advise the client and solve problems
• Confident analysis and presentation skills Solid negotiation and communication skills Strong proposal and presentation writing skills
• Knowledge of core Ipsos products Excellent project management skills and ability to multitask
• Strong coaching and people development skills
• Empowers others by instilling a sense of ownership
• Proactive and leads by example Promotes team spirit
• Prioritisation/Time management skills
• Personal motivation skills and team player Attention to detail/accuracy
• Able to work under pressure, meet aggressive deadlines, and cope with setbacks.