Job Description
Proposals and Sales
Provide technical and commercial input into proposals in terms of research design, methodologies, costs, deliverables and timing. Responsible for approving and signing-off all the division’s proposals.
Consultation with global contacts and other experts to ensure an optimal design and proposal is accomplished to meet client needs and budget
To keep abreast of current offerings and developments within IPSOS and in the research world at large to ensure that proposals and pitches are both competitive and differentiating
To keep abreast of competitors’ research offerings where IPSOS Pan Africa operates
To ensure that industry and research knowledge is integrated from other projects, desk research and other teams/sources to obtain a consolidated, competitive offering
Enhance business growth through repeat business and increased volume of business
Technical Research Role
To advise on the interpretation of findings and the planning of presentations/deliverables
To add value to all deliverables
To provide solutions expertise from a design, analysis and an interpretive perspective
To advise and ensure that advanced statistical analyses and qualitative analyses are conducted when required
To provide sampling input and design where appropriate
To ensure that research offerings are up to date, innovative and competitive
Drive the culture of integrating information from multiple sources to offer clients a differentiated offering
Project Management
Skills transfer and knowledge sharing with the team.
Input into, and final checking of: samples, questionnaires, report templates, analysis plans, focus group/IDI topic guides, analysis templates and presentations.
Day to day client liaison in terms of queries and project status.
Keep all teams updated on project feedback through traffic control/Progress meetings.
Insure proper documentation of all necessary project materials.
Ensures appropriate deadlines are set, renegotiated where necessary and met within the team
Carries out performance appraisals according to Ipsos appraisal system.
Training
To provide and facilitate on-going training as identified
Driving a culture of reading and the sharing of articles
Feedback and dissemination of conference learning’s where relevant
Empowering and developing of the team
Networking and Relationship Building
To build relationships with key global specialists within Ipsos
To build relationships with key industry experts
To build up strong internal and external networks
To build and foster productive relationships with colleagues
Develop and strengthen relationships with current and potential clients by being the acknowledged expert in their field.
Action client queries within research team.
General
Maintains a neat working environment
Attends training as and when required
Adheres to all relevant Ipsos standards, policies and procedures and task instruction manuals.
Attends meetings when required.
Adheres to the budgeted project timing
Maintains documents and records as required by the company
Client confidentiality is to be adhered to by all members of the team
Ensures that all members of the team follow procedures for handling company money and that all money is accounted for
Ensures quality of all work and deliverables
Keeps up to date with industry and research knowledge and contributes to a database of relevant articles.
Enhances business growth through repeat business and increased volume of business
Performs any other tasks which are reasonable.
Qualifications and Experience:
First Degree (Bachelors degree) with upper second class honours or a minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience at executive level.
At least 6 years’ experience in market research
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