This role requires the ability to manage the executive research team, inspire confidence and motivate the team; train and develop quality research skill and to improve profitability of projects
Responsibilities
Financial Management:
Accountable for achievement of annual targets and profitability
Strong proficiency in pricing for success and profit
Proposal Success:
Generate proposals for local and international projects
Accountable for overall quality of proposals/pitches
Project Management:
Proactively work with team to ensure process improvement to benefit clients and the business
Obtain brief from client to ensure full understanding of nature of project
Develop and strengthen client –agency relationship
Ability to be a full consultant to client in terms of their category and brands
Manage and supervise research projects. This includes drawing up a realistic timeline, completing all the necessary administrative procedures and liaises with service departments to ensure the process is effectively executed. This includes briefing the relevant service departments, oversee that timelines are adhered to and regular feedback is obtained. (Service departments include project coordinators, sampling, translations, field workers, and telephonic interviewers and DP)
Service clients and interact independently with clients on an ongoing basis. This includes regular communication regarding current projects, as well as relationship building to promote client retention, enhancement, and growth
Understand, control and monitor project transactions and costs and prepare costings for each project
Training and development of new staff and current team members
Help develop the research teams in terms of organizing training and motivating them in research environment
Competency/Skill/Requirements
At least a HND/B.SC or equivalent in Statistics, any of the sciences or management sciences
Excellent knowledge of MS packages usage.
Experience with NGOs, development organizations or consultancy firms a prerequisite
Strong persuasion skills
Strong social research knowledge – at least 3 to 7years
Experience, at least 3 years in managing teams
Seriousness and authority within the company
Good communication and social skills, gravitas and authority with clients
A team builder – builds and maintains strong relationships with staff
Excellent client relationship development skills
Motivated to achieve business success
Fair but tough – happy to coach and identify under performers
Responsible for delivering business excellence
Willing to work evenings/flexibly when required
Big picture thinking
Innovative and flexible approach
Self-driven
Integrity
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nicolesinclair.com
