Senior Research Executive (RPM UK)

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 


• 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 


• 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