Jobs at Ipsos

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the entire research process from start to finish together with the Senior Research Executive
• Timing, briefs (project and interviewer / moderator), moderating (in the qualitative team), desk research, screener design, questionnaire / discussion guide design, sampling, analysis plans, tab specs, data processing, report design / templates, data analysis and insights and presentations
• Ensures research basics and disciplines are implemented and upheld, including logic checks, checklists, task instructions (TIMS), document standards and policies and procedures (P&P)
• Responsible for overall quality control and all quality control documentation
• Ensures the process runs according to deadlines and budget together with the Project Manager
• Attempts initial value add / insights at each stage (development area)
• Develops basic Solutions knowledge
• Ensures integration of information from multiple sources where applicable and available
• Conducts desk research to add value to all reports / presentations and assist the client in understanding the South African market
• Assists with research design for entire project / process on small pitches

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education

• School: Matric
• Professional / Tertiary: A degree / diploma in Marketing, Arts or Business is essential (an Honours degree would be an advantage)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Research Executive in a Market Research company. Experience in retail measurement would be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience and understanding of the research process in order to coordinate a research project from start to finish
• Understanding of basic methodologies and techniques to provide input into research design

Additional requirements:

• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Must be able to build and maintain internal and external client relationships
• Analytical skills / Training skills / Delegation skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive with high energy levels

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Key Responsibilities:

• Service Line Strategy and Thought Leadership
• Business Management
• Contract Management
• Client relationship management
• Reporting
• Client Service
• Contribution / Collaboration
• Ensures the process runs according to deadlines and budget together with the Project Manager​
• Attempts initial value add / insights at each stage (development area)​
• Develops basic Solutions knowledge​
• Ensures integration of information from multiple sources where applicable and available​
• Conducts desk research to add value to all reports / presentations and assist the client in understanding the South African market

Education:

• School: Matric
• A Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Arts or Business is essential (an honors degree would be an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ Market research agency experience in client facing role
• Thorough knowledge of the service line’s core research
• Strong innovative research and analytic skills.
• Qualitative experience
• Business Acumen – business leader, entrepreneurial, financial perspective
• Strong sales and negotiation skills