Market Research Account Manager - Job Details

Job in 'Marketing' discipline and 'Marketing Research' category


Advertised Details
Job title: Market Research Account Manager
Reference code: MPJS10801
Job category: Marketing Research
Position status: Filled Min Salary (p/m): R15000
Position type: Permanent Max Salary (p/m): R20000
City: Cape Town  
Description
Main purpose of the job
This position is the first step on the managerial rung:
oManage the day to day relationships with clients
oWork in association with your Account Director to manage a team of researchers this includes
oTaking responsibility to manage the day to day work allocation within your team
oPlay an active role in developing line reports, including training, mentoring and coaching them where necessary.
oManage the research process for your clients projects

Key responsibilities
oMange the process of:
Design of questionnaires/discussion guides
Preparation of all material for fieldwork/briefing fieldwork
Data and coding/checking and specking
Presentation preparation
oAnalysing data, drawing recommendations and presenting
oQuality control and ensuring deadlines are met
oMonitoring costs on projects
oCosting projects
oProposal writing
oManaging and developing your direct line reports
oContinuing to broaden research skill base
Skills Required
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience
Minimum qualifications:
o3 year degree, preferably in Research, marketing, business, economics of social sciences
(degree with stats, maths and market research II and III would be ideal)

Previous experience of:
oAt least 4 year’s relevant market research experience in a research agency, client company, or management or marketing consultancy.
oA passion for brands and advertising is a must, a curiosity as to understand consumer thinking and opinion and a desire to advise clients how to improve their brands performance in the market place.
oRegularly presenting to clients
oManaging all stages of projects from brief to presentation
oAt least one years experience managing a small team/line reports
oMust be analytical with a strong focus on Quantitative Market Research

Technical Competencies required:
oPC literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
oExcellent English writing and verbal skills
oLevel appropriate research skills – see Career Curriculum for more info (qualitative/quantitative as dictated by the team currently recruiting)
oNeed to produce academic transcripts
oShow percentage of experience on Qualitative vs Quantitative market research
Additional
Personal/Behavioural Competencies
oProject management
oClient orientation
oInterpersonal skills
oOrganisation skills
oSelf development
oStaff development
oExecutive maturity
oAnalytical skills
oIntegrity and high ethical standards
oCommunication skills

Important relationships
Internal
oBuild a strong working relationship with your client service account team
oBuild a strong and mutually respectful relationship with the operational departments within the company

External
oDevelop a strong professional relationship with your clients
oBe an ambassador for the company at all times

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