Research Manager - Singapore - IPSOS PTE. LTD.

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

To manage and deliver complex projects through your project team, design, set up and management of leading-edge research.

To carry out account management activities through managing of existing client relationships and looking for new opportunities and,

To manage and coach our people.

• Manage all aspects of running a complex job and higher value work
• Ensure job profitability is achieved to meet the business expectations and instill this in others
• Carry out tasks displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Write complex proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
• Accurate analysis and interpretation of data, providing strong recommendations
• Participate and show pro-activeness in new business generation; new contracts, calls and seeking opportunities (client-facing stream)
• Account Management, client contact to consist of project-related, relationship building and seeking repeat business discussions; measure to be set through review process
• Display specialist knowledge of a market and share this with others
• Demonstrate strong supervisory skills; i.e. project delegation, time management, day-to-day feedback on performance and behavior, conduct performance reviews. Ensure the project team is properly utilized
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research, in order todevelop personal skills / knowledge base
• Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others
• Assist with recruitment of junior staff

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client Focus
• Knowledge & Expertise
• Flexibility

BACKGROUND

Experience:

• At least 5 years of strong Market Research Experience and good application of knowledge
• Solid experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project management
• Understand and use statistical analysis
• Selling of research projects and capabilities
• Ideally, experienced in relevant category or sectors

Skills/Knowledge:

• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills
• Good data preparation skills
• Good client service skills
• Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
• Proactive / Self-motivated
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently

Qualifications:

• Degree in related studies

Tell employers what skills you have

Market Research
Account Management
Management Skills
Quantitative Research
Supervisory Skills
SPSS
Selling
Project Management
Good Communication Skills
Research Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Questionnaire Design
Research Design