Responsibility for research design, planning and execution within agreed timeframes, scope and budget. Leadership responsibility – line management, team and cross-team responsibility
Role Deliverables
Accountable for client revenue targets (financial / Key Performance Indicators)
Provide solutions to company barriers that are holding back profitability and growth
Employs own knowledge of Kantar’s market strategy to initiate suitable process improvements that improve Kantar’s service/performance in the market place
Confidently and optimally explains more complex delivery solutions to clients
Applies understanding of commercial and financial principles to costing recommendations on more complex projects
Ensures more complex proposals are costed efficiently and the risk explicitly stated for both Development and the client’s benefit
Take ownership for the data and research quality (and quality delivery) of a project (including all documents such as questionnaires and instructions)
Apply research knowledge to ensure the best (most cost and time effective and efficient) delivery of research
Demonstrate excellence in technical and marketing expertise to encourage both clients and team members
Have a deep understanding of the client business, industry, strategy and business issues
Continually strives to improve and maintain efficient project management tools, approaches and processes
Actively transfers learning to other
Knowledge and Experience
Relevant tertiary education (B.Com /Business Admin, B Bus Sc Marketing B. Bus Sci Marketing, Project Management / relevant degree pref)
Must have at least 3-5 years working experience
Working knowledge of Word and Excel
Must have a very good working and practical knowledge of the research process and marketing research
Must have proven record of work experience in deadline driven pressurised environment
Confident sales/ negotiation/ persuasion skills
High level of business/client understanding and insight
Solid understanding of marketing, research and the Kantar offer
Clear, fair decision making ability
Leads by example
Nurture/develop team members through coaching and performance management
Proven track record as a team manager
Recognize team and individual achievement
Empowers others by instilling a sense of ownership
Team building across departments and with suppliers
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