Qualitative Research Manager at Kantar Nigeria

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Qualitative Research Manager

Job ID: R035302
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full Time

Role Description

This role will support in developing and achieving the business growth plan through successful management and delivery of studies, supporting team members and in turn build your own expertise in new areas.
You will be responsible for day-to-day project and client management as part of qualitative research in Nigeria and further afield. This will involve project planning, quality delivery and profitability management as well as line-management duties for one or more individuals, supporting their work and development.
Acts as key contact for clients on a project-by-project basis, ensuring quality delivery whilst managing client expectations
Oversees all set-up and project management duties on mid to large level projects
Supports on development of appropriate methodological approach, and leads on research tool development, including discussion guides and analytic templates
Manages projects, liaising with the Field / Project management Team and managing set up, fieldwork, data analysis and basic reporting
Contributes toward analysis to help shape the narrative for findings clearly and effectively with support from the wider project team
Drafts presentations/reports/deliverables which address the key objectives and tell a story with clarity and insight
Takes a significant role in client presentations.
Responsible for post project financial reviews, identifying learnings to manager

Role Requirements

At least a HND / B.Sc or equivalent in Statistics, any of the sciences or management sciences
Strong marketing (research) knowledge – at least 3 to 5years experience
Excellent analytical skills, a natural curiosity with the data, and agility with Powerview
Excellent knowledge of MS packages usage
A technology enthusiast experienced in application of technology in qualitative research
Strong persuasion skills
Good communication and social skills, gravitas and authority with
A team builder – builds and maintains strong relationships with staff, happy to coach team members acting as a mentor or role model
Excellent client relationship development skills
Motivated to deliver and achieve business excellence
Willing to work flexibly when required
Big picture thinking
Innovative and flexible approach.