Research Executive

• Achieving business targets through prospecting and converting enquiries into commissioned projects from both existing and potential clients

• Client relationship management through regular formal and informal communication and meetings; keeping abreast of the respective client industry and business; advising clients on relevant research to address their needs; following up on existing and potential research projects; and updating clients on status of their projects

• Ensuring the completion of the necessary documentation on approval of proposals, quotations, or project assignment contracts to facilitate proper and early commissioning and payment of projects

• Research project management including brief taking, proposal development, data collection, analysis briefing, report writing and presentation

• Overseeing the execution of research projects, consistent with the company’s operating systems, to ensure timely and accurate execution of all parts of the projects

• Developing and growing the team of people working with you by motivating, training, appraising, and guiding them

• Collecting the final payment and getting client feedback on completed research projects

• Any other task that may be assigned by your supervisor or the Managing Director

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education Qualification and Training

Essential 

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or any other related field

Desirable

• Post graduate marketing diploma

Knowledge and Skills

• Good analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Team building and team leadership skills

• Good organisational skills

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Superior presentation skills

Experience

• At least 2 years’ client service experience in a reputable market research agency

• Additional exposure in marketing, brand management, or advertising

Personal Attributes

• Honesty

• Integrity

• Reliability

• Results oriented

• Sociability

• Pro-activity and confidence

• High personal drive

• Tenacity

• Initiative

• Leadership

• Problem solving ability

• Attention to detail

Judgement and Mental demands

• Highly analytical

• Emotional intelligence

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to work long hours and to withstand pressure

• Local and international travel