Research Manager or Senior Research Manager (Innovation)

Required candidate with direct background in market research especially in customized research e.g. product test, concept test, U&A, Prefer Thai with good English skills

JOB PROFILE: Senior Research Executive/Research Manager (Quantitative)

PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

• 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 existing client relationships and looking for new opportunities and,

• to manage and coach our people

OUTPUTS/ACCOUNTABILITY

• 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 proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements

• Accurate analysis and interpretation of data, providing strong recommendations that show understanding of client business

• Direct and design analysis plans

• 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 to develop 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

• Working Together

• Client Focus

• Knowledge & Expertise

• Flexibility

RELEVANT TRAINING

• Off-the-job professional development days

• Manager Induction Program

• Presentation Skills

• Story Telling

• Coaching and Mentoring

RELATIONSHIPS

• Effective interface with the business areas and Operations and Corporate departments and external suppliers

• Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across the company

• Lead by example and behavior (incorporating values) within the business area

• Direct and manage the project team activities

• Behave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all times

DEVELOPMENT

• Demonstrate strong capabilities and leadership in ones business area, clients, projects, people and or / technology to meet business needs. Developing holistic view or a deeper understanding of two to three of these areas

• Understanding of personal actions on business and client

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 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