PURPOSE
- To manage and deliver complex projects through your project team, design, set up and management of leading-edgeresearch
- To carry out account management activities through managing of existing client relationships and looking for new opportunities
- To manage and coach our people
ENVIRONMENT
Joining Ipsos means developing your career in the very top tier of 16,600 peopleemployed in 90 countries, we are one of the largest and best-known research companies. If you’re interested in keeping company with some of the most naturally curious researchers and making an impact to the best local and global brands, we invite you to join us.
As a curious and intuitive individual, an enthusiastic professional with a passion for creating knowledge, at Ipsos you will be fully dedicated to finding the best solutions for our clients. At Ipsos we foster an environment that is entrepreneurial and forward thinking. We attract and hire innovative people with inquiring minds who possess drive, intelligence and enthusiasm. Working at Ipsos is dynamic and challenging; never a dull moment!
OUTPUTS / ACCOUNTABILITY
Manage all aspects of running a complex job and higher value workEnsure job profitability is achieved to meet the business expectations and instill this in othersCarry out tasks displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thoughtWrite complex proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirementsAccurate analysis and interpretation of data, providing strong recommendationsDirect and design analysis plans and develop new models and approaches (qualitative research only)Conduct workshops and creativity sessions displaying a high level of competence in advanced techniques and provide instant debriefs with 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 (guideline target50% of time)
Display specialist knowledge of a market and share this with others.Demonstrate strong supervisory skills; . project delegation, time management, day-to-day feedback on performance and behavior, conduct performance reviews. Ensure the project team is properly utilizedKeep abreast of current trends within market research, in order to develop personal skills / knowledge baseKeenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of othersAssist with recruitment of junior staffCOMPETENCIES
Self-ManagementCommunicationWorking TogetherClient FocusKnowledge & ExpertiseFlexibilityRELEVANT TRAINING
Off-the-job professional development daysManager Induction ProgramPresentation SkillsPresenting the StoryCoaching and MentoringRELATIONSHIPS
Effective interface with the business areas and Operations and Corporate departments and external suppliersPromote teamwork in the business area, Division and across IpsosLead by example and behavior (incorporating values) within the business areaDirect and manage the project team activitiesBehave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all timesDEVELOPMENT
Demonstrate strong capabilities and leadership in one’s 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 areasUnderstanding of personal actions on business and clientBACKGROUND
Experience :
At least seven years of strong Market Research Experience and good application of knowledgeExperience of conducting large scale brand health tracking studies.Solid experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project managementUnderstand and use statistical analysisSelling of research projects andcapabilitiesIdeally, exposure to multiple industries Skills / Knowledge :Good communication skills, written and oralSound problem-solving skillsAble to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlinesExceptional time management skillsGood data preparation skillsGood client service skillsAble to build strong links with the rest of the businessProactive / Self-motivatedAble to work effectively in a team and independentlyQualifications :
Degree in Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies