Xavier Institute of Business

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Research Manager Cape Town


 
Location :Cape Town
Country :South Africa
Company :Euromonitor International
Description :Euromonitor International’s syndicated research focuses on the company’s flagship product Passport, which is a global market research database providing statistics, analysis, reports, surveys and breaking news on industries, countries and consumers worldwide. Passport connects market research to company goals and annual planning, analysing market context, competitor insight and future trends impacting businesses worldwide. It assists clients in developing and expanding business opportunities, answering critical tactical questions and strategic decision making.


The Research Manager role is a challenging one that offers a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career in market research working for the world leader in strategy research for consumer markets. The role requires someone with strong leadership qualities and the ability to develop our research capability in this growing office while at the same time supporting sales initiatives and acting as a client contact when necessary.


Key responsibilities include:
Personnel

• Day-to-day management, training and development of Research Analysts

• Development and maintenance of "best practice" in research, analysis and commissioning

• Ensuring that knowledge gained is shared and developed within and across research as a whole


Project

• On-going development and maintenance of African research expertise

• Planning and organisation of research programmes across relevant industries/countries

• The on-going review and provision of feedback on all aspects of research deliverables


Commercial

• Providing research support to clients serviced by sales people and Account managers

• Developing strong relationships with key trade press, conference organisers and associations

• Providing copy for business and trade press, contributing to internal communications initiatives such as pod casts, video casts etc 

Qualifications :


Required Skills

• People management skills

• Strong research track record, with advanced skills in desk research, trade interviewing, quantitative analysis and report writing/editing

• Organisational ability

• Commercial awareness and understanding of sales versus operational imperatives

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Tenacity and attention to detail


Required Experience

• Degree in market research, economics or related discipline advantageous

• Proven experience of project, people and/or team management essential


Euromonitor International – leading from the front for over 40 years

Euromonitor International is the world leader in strategic business research and analysis. Constantly innovating – where we go, others follow – we now have offices in 12 countries with 800 staff and a further 800 research associates in over 80 countries around the world. We have come a long way from our beginnings in 1972 and our products include our award-winning Passport database, consumer and industrial market reports, detailed city surveys, consumer surveys and books. We also have a flourishing Consulting division. Our reports, analysis and forecasts are considered essential reading by business leaders for their cutting edge content, design and usability. Euromonitor's clients include the worlds major multinationals, banks, consultancies, libraries and business schools.

If you work for us you will receive excellent training and opportunities to expand your skills base. We want you to develop and grow with us so we recognise talent and promote from within wherever possible. Each office has a unique, international atmosphere with dynamic teams where hard work and innovation are rewarded. We offer offices in sought-after locations with salaries and benefits to match.


PLEASE APPLY WITH COVERING LETTER AND CV EXPLAINING WHY YOU THINK YOU ARE THE BEST PERSON FOR THE JOB

https://employmentlistings.euromonitor.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=681&company_id=1003&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992309&startflag=1

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Reference :FJA-Eur-10-18-01

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