Purpose of the role:
Responsible for the design, execution and delivery of research projects (both adhoc and tracking) from taking a brief to presenting results. In collaboration with research managers and directors, the incumbent will build existing business and client relationships and contribute to the development of junior team members.

Financial Management and Business Acumen:
•Monitor project costs and complete within budget
•Assist in costing and monitoring GM and profit on projects

Client Development and Management:
•Displays a good understanding of service offerings across whole business to clients
•Displays a thorough understanding of the client business and market

People Development & Management:
•Provide support to the rest of the team in terms of checking, monitoring, mentoring and motivating
•Maintain motivation in team through clear communication
•Maintain strong and effective working relationship with Juniors
•Support a learning culture through development of junior team members

Proposal, Design, Costing and Sampling:
-Competent user of the costing system
-Able to write proposals, design questionnaires/discussion guides and sample design and tab specs.

Project Management:
-Manage and evaluate project progress from inception through to conclusion
-Responsible for monitoring and checking on Junior’s output
-Drive integration of team members to deliver excellence
-Check data to ensure data quality and integrity
-Ensure implementation of the most simple, effective and fastest project schedules and processes

Communication:
-Responsible for preparation and writing of clear and accurate reports, presentations and proposals
-Is able to confidently present research results to client (smaller, less strategic projects)
-Liaise with client on project related matters

Knowledge and skills required:
•Completed tertiary education – degree in Marketing, eg. B Com/B Bus Sc (preferably Hons)
•Minimum of 3-5 years work experience in the research industry
•Research acumen
•Analytical ability with proven numeracy skills
•Computer literacy – proficiency on all MS Office packages
•Business writing skills
•Presentation skills
•Basic commercial skills (cost and time management)
•Strong attention to detail
•Organization and Administration skills
•Project Management skills