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 

 

 

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!