Food Research & Development Analyst - Graduate Entry at The Place

Job Summary

We are a profitable player in the QSR industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of +1400 employees. Currently, our operations span across 35 locations (19 stores, 3 clubs, 4 lounges, 3 hotels and 4 central operation units) in Lagos, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

Our current management team consists of experienced hands with over 60 years of experience that spans industry as well as management consulting in foremost multinational professional services companies.

We are on the lookout for research & development analyst who will work with us to build a brand that is passionate about delivering excellent services to our customers. So, if you are looking for exciting opportunities for self and career growth; YOU are the TALENT we are looking for!

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry review - locally and internationally
• Conduct competitor intelligence gathering and general ongoing competitor analysis.
• Provide insight from competitive analyses for the company’s growth
• Study our target customers, and gather insights
• Do a lot of moving around and internet research to know who our key competitors are in every locality/ area
• Conduct environmental scanning for possible new locations for business growth and expansion

Qualifications

• A minimum of second-class upper in bachelor’s degree in management science related discpline
• No work experience is needed. However, a plus.
• Sound inquisitive and analytical mind. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A good team player.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Report preparation.