Responsible for designing, executing and delivering projects from taking a brief to presenting results. The incumbent will be responsible for collaborating with research managers and directors in order to build existing business and client relationships.

1. Financial Management and Business Acumen:

·         Monitor project costs and complete within budget 

·         Assist in costing and monitoring GM and profit on projects

2. Client Development and Management

·         Displays a good understanding of Kantar service offerings across whole business to clients

·         Displays a thorough understanding of the client business and market

3. People Development &   Management

·         Provide support to the rest   of the team in terms of checking, monitoring, mentoring and motivating

·         Maintain motivation in team   through clear communication 

·         Maintain strong and effective   working relationship with Juniors 

·         Support a learning culture   through development of junior team members

·         Identify skills gaps and   growth potential of team members; provide on the job training

4. Research Skills

4.1 Proposal, Design, Costing and   Sampling 4.2 Questionnaire 4.3 Project Management 4.5 Analysis and Insights 5. Communication

Responsible for preparation   and writing of clear and accurate reports, presentations and proposals

Is able to confidently   present research results to client (smaller, less strategic projects)

Liaise with client on project   related matters

6. Leadership

·         Proactively resolves problems

·         Maintain very strong focus on   efficiency and speed of delivery in all projects process / interactions

·         Proactively responsible for  own learning and development

·         Promote team spirit

·         Maintains personal well-being   and balance

·       Lead by example and live the Company's Values of Passion, Trust, Simplicity, Partnership and Celebration

CAPABILITIES

Completed tertiary education – Master’s degree in preferably business graduate (MBA from reputed institute) or Masters in social sciences (Statistics, Economics and Mathematics)

·         Minimum of 3-4 year’s work experience in the research industry

·         Research acumen

·         Analytical ability with proven numeracy skills

·         Computer literacy – proficiency on all MS Office packages

·         Business writing skills

·         Presentation skills

·         Basic commercial skills (cost and time management)

·         Strong attention to detail

·         Organization and Administration skills

·         Project Management skills

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.