Millward Brown Job Vacancy : Senior Research Executive / Account Manager – Quantitative Researcher

Job Description

Job description

Main purpose of the job

This position is a managerial position. The person will be required to:
Play an active role in developing line reports including: training, mentoring and coaching them where necessary;
Manage the day to day relationships with clients;
Ensure the smooth running of research projects from commissioning to final presentation.
Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of researchers including, but not limited to; managing their performance appraisals, and providing them with training and development;
• Forge strong client relationships and high satisfaction levels by building strong rapport and trust;
• Assist the Associate Account Director/ Group Account Director in management of revenue budgets set for clients;
• Develop individual job costs, monitor job costs throughout the project and ensure profitability;
• Prepare proposals independently;
• Identify and act on new business opportunities amongst existing and new clients;
• Analyse data, draw recommendations and present to clients;
• Manage quality control and ensuring deadlines are met;
• Cost projects and monitor costs on projects;
• Contribute towards Millward Brown learning;
• Take responsibility for the project process that includes:
• Design of questionnaires/discussion guides;
• Preparation of all material for fieldwork/briefing fieldwork;
• Data and coding/checking and specking;
• Presentation preparation;
• Ensure all employees adhere to the requirements of our quality management system ISO20252.

Qualifications/Work Experience

Qualifications:

• Degree preferably in Research, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences
• Masters’ Degree in the above fields will be an added advantage

Previous experience of:

• At least 5+ years’ relevant market research experience in a research agency, client company, or management or marketing consultancy.
• Great knowledge of the Kenya market
• International exposure is an added advantage

Personal/Behavioural Competencies

• Project management
• Client orientation
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisation skills
• Self-development
• Analytical skills
• Developing others
• Integrity and high ethical standards
• Communication skills

Personal Attributes
A passion for brands and advertising, a curiosity to understand consumer thinking and opinion and, a desire to advise clients how to improve their brands performance in the market place
Must be a hands on, high energy, confident team player

How to Apply

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