Senior Manager, Qualitative

Job Description

The Senior Manager for Qualitative Research, Consumer Insights assists the Director and Associate Director in leading the qualitative research team and is responsible for supporting the quality of research output as well as the engagement & client management of the practice area. He/she should be recognised and seen as having a strong expertise base in Qualitative research.

Experience of working with (or previous academic studies within) Ethnography, Semiotics or Design thinking, are also valuable to the role.

• Actively drive issue-based analyses, deliver proactive insights, and build effective analytical presentations and consultative storytelling to clients with insightful and actionable recommendations.
• Deliver three aspects of actionable insights KPIs: (1) quality of data, (2) quality of analysis and (3) quality of delivery (including. reporting and presentation).
• Build strong relationships with clients through an empathetic understanding of clients’ needs/requirements and consultative advisory.
• Interacting with prospective/existing clients and help with identifying new business opportunities by providing solutions to their business problems.
• Assist in driving continuous innovation and leverage new techniques and technologies into the field of qualitative research.

Business acumen and well organised, including planning and focus to deliver the financial outcome.

Highly motivated, self-directed, pro-active & possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines or an agile environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, Master’s Degree desirable; relevant Degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology or business is desirable
• Having at least 7 years working in Qualitative Market Research, Ethnographic Market Research or related jobs
• Diverse practical experience in different qualitative research methods (e.g. focus groups, ethnography, in-depth/expert interviews, grounded theory, projective techniques, etc.)
• Strong research discipline and exposure, with the ability to synergize both quantitative and qualitative research
• Experienced in helping to manage a team
• Excellent client management and relationship building skills and ability to converse with mid-level stakeholders in client organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint and Google Spreadsheet & Slides.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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