Job Openings at Kantar Nigeria

Job ID: R051599
Location: Ikorodu Road, Lagos

Job Details

• The Worldpanel division of Kantar is searching for a New Business Development Manager. Seen as one of the important roles to grow the business, we are looking for an energetic team player with a real sense of drive & networking to take on this role.
• The person in this role will be the single point contact accountable for the development of new business revenue target to support our ambitious growth plans in Nigeria.
• Kantar Worldpanel division is the global expert in consumer behavior.
• Through continuous monitoring, advanced analytics and tailored solutions, Kantar Worldpanel inspires successful decisions by brand owners, retailers, market analysts and government organisations globally.
• With over 60 years’ experience, a team of over 3,500, and services covering 60 countries directly or through partners, Kantar Worldpanel turns purchase behavior into competitive advantage in markets as diverse as FMCG, textile, baby products, telecommunications and entertainment, as well as many others.

Key Outcomes 

• Deliver growth to the business by seeking out new opportunities to sell Kantar Worldpanel through the development of new and mutually beneficial client relationships 
• Develop a sound understanding of the Kantar Worldpanel service and commercial model 
• Proactively seek out opportunities to develop and provide valuable proposals  
• Seek out the right forum to raise Kantar Worldpanel’s profile 
• Own a personal revenue target and exhibits commercially minded behavior in the delivery of the annual account plan and demonstrates an understanding of the wider department targets 
• Seek out new opportunities to sell Kantar Worldpanel and confidently articulates the Worldpanel service in the context of the client’s needs 
• Operate with an understanding of the benefits of contractual relationships with the client and seeks opportunities to upgrade the contract value 
• Take responsibility for own and colleagues revenue pipeline outlining short- and long-term opportunities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 3 - 5 years Business Development Experience
• Proven ability to create and expand network of contacts within your client’s business 
• Track record of significant contribution towards achieving revenue budgets as well as an understanding of how we deliver our margins 
• A track record of producing and delivering detailed account plans 
• Market, client, range of offer and competitor knowledge 
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)/FMCG knowledge and experience 
• Business gravitas and presentation skills 
• Process Improvement experience is a plus.

Kantar Rewards Statement

• 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.
• We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.
• We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration.
• We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. 

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Job ID: R046978
Location: Odozie Street, Lagos

Role Overview

• This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, confident and passionate individual to join an innovative and growing team.
• This role is in the HR Operation team which supports key business areas in all aspects of HR & Learning and Development To provide an accurate and efficient HR service to the WECA Business by demonstrating subject matter expertise and driving operational capability in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Outcomes

• Day-to-day delivery of tier one HR services across WECA businesses in key areas of HR Operations (onboarding, life cycle, reporting)
• Resolve HR questions and issues
• Provide support in the delivery of HR projects and initiatives
• Ensure legal compliance with local requirements, SOX and company protocol

Capabilities

• Results oriented - Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Build strong and professional relationships - OpCo feedback, metrics.
• Tech savvy - Solid knowledge of HR systems and their interfaces with related systems (payroll, benefits)
• Communication skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills).  Internal & external communication reviews.
• Optimize work processes - Know the most effective and efficient process for getting things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action orientated - Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Customer service - Provide sound and timely advise to address employee questions or issues.
• Accountable - Takes proactive responsibility for actions.
• Solid knowledge of HR and legislation - Applied knowledge of HR practices and principles.  Compliance and ability to resolve local HR issues.

Requirements
Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in an administrative HR role, gained within a professionally run HR function. 
• Good understanding of HR systems and data maintenance
• Workday experience is an advantage.

Specific Skills:

• Strong customer service skills
• Good communication skills - able to communicate with employees
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office
• Well organized, with ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team and to work on own initiative
• Excellent keyboard/data entry skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality.

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Job ID: R046112
Location: Ikorodu Road, Lagos

Job Details

• Kantar, backed by Bain Capital, is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else.
• Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 25,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.
• Our insights colleagues are experts in human understanding. With expertise covering brand, innovation, creative, media, commerce and customer experience, they help clients define what brands should stand for, how to disrupt and renew their offer, how to connect with audiences and how to win with consumers and customers.

Role Description

• You will support in developing and achieving the business growth plan through successful management and delivery of studies, supporting team members and in turn build your own expertise.  

Key Outcomes:

• You will be responsible for day-to-day project and client management as part of qualitative research in Nigeria and further afield. This will involve project planning, quality delivery and profitability management.
• Acts as key contact for clients on a project-by-project basis, ensuring quality delivery whilst managing client expectations
• Manage all set-up and project management duties on mid to large level projects
• Manage development of appropriate methodological approach, and research tool development, including discussion guides and analytic templates
• Manages projects, liaising with the Field / Project management Team and managing set up, fieldwork, data analysis and basic reporting
• Drafts presentations/reports/deliverables which address the key objectives and tell a story with clarity and insight
• Takes a significant role in client presentations.
• Responsible for post-project financial reviews, identifying learnings to manager

Role Requirements

• At least an HND / B.Sc or equivalent in any of the Social Sciences / Humanities.
• Excellent knowledge of MS packages usage.
• Experienced in application of technology in qualitative.
• Strong persuasion skills.
• A technology enthusiast.
• Strong marketing (research) knowledge - at least 2 years’ experience.
• Good communication and social skills.
• A team builder - builds and maintains strong relationships with staff.
• Excellent client relationship development skills.
• Motivated to achieve business success.
• Responsible for delivering business excellence.
• Willing to work flexibly when required.
• Big picture thinking.
• Innovative and flexible approach.
• Team player and collaborator.