Market Research Executive at Kantar

Financial Management and Business Acumen:

• Propose cost saving solutions when possible
• Understands the principles of Precision Growth
• Review job costs and impact on financial results
• Highlight costs and budget concerns with team to achieve on-budget projects

Client Development and Management

• Communication with client with guidance from seniors
• Handles simple client project queries regarding research inputs and outputs
• Understand and communicate client / project needs to internal team
• Start to develop a clear understanding of client business strategy and how Kantar can contribute to growth
• Handles simple client project queries regarding delivery related issues, and ensures Development are kept up to date at all times

Research Skills

Proposal, Design, Costing and Sampling

• Able to cost straightforward projects
• Responsible for specific project related functions including writing proposals, designing questionnaires/discussion guides, and sample design and tab specs.
• Gather and check cost quotations against specification

Project Management

• Ensure implementation of the most simple, effective and fastest project schedules and processes

Analysis and Insights

• Able to analyse data patterns in detail to understand significance and identify appropriate action (Quality Assurance)
• Work with team to generate insights and recommendations to meet client needs
• Prepare basic presentations using Kantar framework

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Completed tertiary education – degree in Marketing, eg. B Com/B Bus Sc (preferably Hons)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the research industry
• Analytical ability with proven numeracy skills (Skills will be tested)
• Computer literacy – proficiency on all MS Office packages
• Business writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Basic commercial skills (cost and time management)
• Strong attention to detail
• Marketing knowledge and a thorough understanding of marketing research principles