- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Research
- Reference: 108171
Vacancy Details
Employer: IQbusiness South Africa
We have an opportunity for an Insights Executive to manage and execute research projects across various client-focused domains, including online insight communities, consumer panels, brand health tracking, and more. This role requires a meticulous project manager with a flair for client service, adept at handling multiple projects under tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality output. Reporting to the Insights Lead, the ideal candidate will support client needs, timelines and deliver actionable insights.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Client and Industry Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of client business and industry landscapes.
- Desk Research: Conduct and summarize desk research as needed.
- Proposals & Costing: Prepare proposals and budgets with guidance from senior team members.
- Project Setup and Monitoring: Oversee community/panel profiling, recruitment, and survey design, ensuring alignment with optimal distribution.
- Project Management: Define deliverables, monitor timelines, allocate tasks, and communicate with clients on project status.
- Questionnaire Development: Design questionnaires, ensure proper translations, source necessary artwork/logos, and conduct testing.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop analytical plans, manage data weighting, compile detailed reports, and design online dashboards.
- Community/Panel Health Management: Regularly update profiling questionnaires, manage community health metrics, and perform data purging.
- Technical Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with survey software capabilities (Sparq/MARU/Alchemer/Dooblo) and any necessary research applications.
Competencies:
- Professional presentation skills
- Strong time management, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously
- Resilience under pressure with a high degree of tenacity
- Technological proficiency and adaptability to software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of project management and 1-2 years of market research experience.
- Education: Degree in Economics, Marketing, Sociology, Psychology, Science, Research, Statistics, or Business (Postgraduate qualification preferred).
- Skills: Fluent in English (spoken and written), proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals
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