Senior Research Executive (CoE-RCI)

OUTPUTS/ACCOUNTABILITY

• Provide quotes for and run small projects; know the ropes
• Demonstrate awareness of the financial status of jobs and the impact of one’s actions on profitability (budget vs. spend)
• Takes control of one’s job problems and standard of work, seeking assistance as required
• Work the data; check simple data accurately and make logical recommendations
• Draft basic proposals, reports and presentations, displaying appropriate knowledge for experience level
• Interpret group findings on basic projects, draw conclusions and write reports from charted analysis (qualitative research only)
• Take notes for senior moderators, moderate basic groups competently and contribute to group debriefings. Start to use projective and
• other advanced techniques and design a competent and fluent discussion guide for most projects (qualitative research only)
• Maintain client relationships by liaising effectively with clients on project-related information and progress updates/preparing weekly reports; measure to be set through review process (guideline target – 20% of time)
• Learn and demonstrate high standards of client service
• Abide by the quality excellence procedures and apply them effectively
• Develop product knowledge and champion it
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research, in order to develop personal skills/knowledge base
• Keenness to learn and proactive about self-development and development of others

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Management
• Communication
• Working Together
• Client Focus
• Knowledge & Expertise
• Flexibility

RELEVANT TRAINING

• Market Research Fundamentals
• Variety of on-the-job exposure, projects, clients, business activities and managers

RELATIONSHIPS

• Effective interface with Operations and Corporate departments and external suppliers
• Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across Ipsos
• Refer to manager for research advice
• Behave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all times

DEVELOPMENT

• Develop a good breadth of experience of different research techniques and types of clients
• Confidence and demonstrated capabilities in applying different tools, techniques and approaches

BACKGROUND

Experience

• Previous market research exposure an advantage
• Knowledge of basic statistics an advantage
• Experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project management essential for established positions

Skills/Knowledge

• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills
• Good data preparation skills
• Good client service skills
• Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
• Proactive / Self-motivated
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies