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Research Account Manager

Research Agency

Johannesburg

Permanent ⁄ R325000

Updated March 31, 2012


The Research Account Manager for this Johannesburg based Research Agency will be responsible for the following;
Manage the process of: Design of questionnaires/discussion guides, Preparation of all material for fieldwork/briefing fieldwork, Data and coding/checking and specking, Presentation preparation, Presenting results to client, Analysing data, drawing recommendations and presenting

In addition to this, they will be responsible for; Quality control and ensuring deadlines are met, Monitoring costs on projects, Costing projects, Proposal writing, Managing and developing your direct line reports, Continuing to broaden research skill base and Contribute towards company learning.

Who we're looking for
The successful Research Account Manager should have the following;

• 3 year degree, preferably in Research, marketing, business, economics of social sciences
• At least 5 year's relevant market research experience in a research agency, client company, or management or marketing consultancy.
• A passion for brands and advertising is a must, a curiosity as to understand consumer thinking and opinion and a desire to advise clients how to improve their brands performance in the market place.
• Regularly presenting to clients
• Managing all stages of projects from brief to presentation
• At least one years experience managing a small team/line reports

Technical Competencies required:
• Pc literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent English writing and verbal skills
• Level appropriate research skills
• Project management
• Set priorities and manage tasks
• Manage multiple projects
• Client orientation
• Understand and mange client expectations
• Foster 2 way communication
• Understand their business
• Interpersonal skills
• Build rapport with and show consideration for all work colleagues
• Organisation skills
• Meet deadlines
• Follow procedure
• Time management/prioritise work
• Team work
• Deliver accurate work under pressure
• Attention to detail

About our client
Johannesburg based Research Agency

What's on offer
Competitive

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +27 (0)11 303 8300.  Job Ref: 7179
Your application will be sent to Jenna Brown.

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