Associate Research Manager

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Job Details
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH MANAGER
Manila, Philippines
Role Description
Account Management

• Attends to clients' research needs independently with minimal supervision from Director / Business Unit Head (BUH).
• Recommends appropriate research projects/programs based on client's informational needs/problems.
• Prepares proposals and cost estimates for projects using innovative, customized research methodologies and business solutions.
• Costs out each study and establishes appropriate operating budgets and timetables for each phase of the project.
• Oversees proposals and cost estimates for projects delegated to junior team members (RA/RE/ARM).
• Meets with clients and/or supervises junior team members' meeting with clients to discuss details of proposed projects.
• Provides feedback to clients on the progress of projects.
• Ensures profit objectives of projects under his/her responsibility.
• Networks and develops close relationships with set of clients.
• Assists in championing at least one Kantar packaged products.

Project Management

• Applies the most appropriate and cost efficient research methodology to answer client's research objectives.
• Designs questionnaire on the basis of the proposal.
• Advises junior team members on the suitable methodological design for the project.
• Briefs assigned staff, including Field and Global Delivery Centre (GDC) on the nuances of the project and provides directions for their respective assignments. (as per need basis for Qual)
• Has command responsibility on the proper implementation of all assigned projects from proposal, questionnaire design, fieldwork, data processing, statistical testing, analysis, presentation and up to documentation.

Role Requirements

• At least five (3) years work experience, either in qualitative or quantitative research.
• College degree in any of the following – Communication Research, Marketing, Statistics, Math, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Communication, Management or any related discipline.
• Knowledge of various statistical and analytical techniques and/or tools is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Demonstrates intellectual and professional integrity.
• Good networking skills and service orientation.
• Innovative, adaptable and flexible.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Articulate at conveying ideas, both oral and written.
• Good presentation skills
• A fast learner, good in numbers and attentive to details
  
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