Market Research Associate Director

CLIENT OF VENTURE PLUS CONSULTANCY SERVICES LLC

Job Title: Market Research Associate Director

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Understand clients' business objectives and research needs.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients based on research insights.

Research Design and Execution:

• Oversee the design of quantitative and qualitative research studies, including surveys, focus groups, and observational research.
• Ensure the use of appropriate research methodologies and techniques tailored to clients' needs.
• Manage the end-to-end research process, including proposal development, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyze market data to extract actionable insights and recommendations for clients.
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques and software for data analysis.
• Interpret research findings in the context of clients' business objectives and present them effectively.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of market research professionals.
• Allocate resources and manage the budget for the market research department.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Business Development:

• Support business development efforts by participating in client pitches and proposal development.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the agency.
• Develop and present thought leadership materials to enhance the agency's market presence.

Vendor and External Partner Management:

• Identify and manage relationships with external research vendors and consultants.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of external research projects and deliverables.
• Negotiate contracts and manage research budgets.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in market research.
• Implement innovative research techniques and technologies to enhance the research function.
• Continuously evaluate and improve research processes and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in business administration, statistics, or other relevant subjects.
• 7+ years of experience in market research, including noticeable involvement in client-facing positions and a variety of research topics.
• Proficiency in MS applications.

Skills:

• Firm knowledge of the most common quantitative tools.
• Experience in qualitative research is a significant advantage.
• Professional experience in sales.
• GCC experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate in Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to take responsibility, even if not directly ordered.

Company Industry:

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area:

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing

Keywords:

• Market Research | Associate Director