KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the entire research process from start to finish together with the Senior Research Executive
• Timing, briefs (project and interviewer / moderator), moderating (in the qualitative team), desk research, screener design, questionnaire / discussion guide design, sampling, analysis plans, tab specs, data processing, report design / templates, data analysis and insights and presentations
• Ensures research basics and disciplines are implemented and upheld, including logic checks, checklists, task instructions (TIMS), document standards and policies and procedures (P&P)
• Responsible for overall quality control and all quality control documentation
• Ensures the process runs according to deadlines and budget together with the Project Manager
• Attempts initial value add / insights at each stage (development area)
• Develops basic Solutions knowledge
• Ensures integration of information from multiple sources where applicable and available
• Conducts desk research to add value to all reports / presentations and assist the client in understanding the South African market
• Assists with research design for entire project / process on small pitches

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education

• School: Matric
• Professional / Tertiary: A degree / diploma in Marketing, Arts or Business is essential (an Honours degree would be an advantage)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Research Executive in a Market Research company. Experience in retail measurement would be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience and understanding of the research process in order to coordinate a research project from start to finish
• Understanding of basic methodologies and techniques to provide input into research design

Additional requirements:

• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Must be able to build and maintain internal and external client relationships
• Analytical skills / Training skills / Delegation skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive with high energy levels