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Senior Research Executive Quantitative

Job No:  202311
Location:  Fourways
Salary:  R 35 000 Per Month Dependent upon experience

 

Purpose of the Role

 

This is a senior support role. The main purpose being to ensure the smooth running of research projects from commissioning to final presentation.  Client service also forms part of the role and SREs are expected to build a strong day to day working relationship with the clients through their team services, actively contributing in meetings and presenting results on occasion. SREs are independent team members (sometimes with junior members reporting into them) and are expected to take charge of building their technical expertise by supporting and learning from their Account Manager.

 

Key Result Areas & Key Performance Indicators

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  • Day-to-Day Client service 

  • Development of proposals

  • Project management from brief though field and analysis

  • Analysis/ Reporting & Presentation 

  • Leadership & team responsibilities 

  • Interpersonal & Organizational performance 

  • Travel to client meetings and fieldwork as and when required (may at times require local overnight & international travel)

 

Day to day involvement with client project (both ad hoc and tracking), including:

 

  • Attend client briefs with a senior member of the t and determine client needs in line with the brief.

  • brainstorm proposals with regards to research design, costs and timing

  • develop individual job costs, monitor job costs throughout the project to ensure  profitability (under supervision)

  • keep status sheet up to date with relevant details of each project, thus assisting in prioritizing task to ensure deadlines are met

  • Administrative tasks involved with the job e.g. keeping track of time spent on tasks

  • Manage and monitor the research process checking and ensuring accuracy from:

    • sample design

    • questionnaire design 

    • fieldwork

    • data checking 

    • charting and analysis

    • interpretation and development of recommendations

    • preparation of presentations of findings linking these back to the research objectives to ensure that these are met

    • 1st level analysis while starting to add more strategic elements to the analysis 

    • ensure that presentations are aesthetically pleasing and professional

    •  attend analysis forums with the team to gain broader insights and take responsibility for actioning and checking any amendments

 

  • Administrative tasks involved with the job e.g. keeping track of time spent on tasks

  • Manage and monitor the research process checking and ensuring accuracy from:

    • sample design

    • questionnaire design 

    • fieldwork

    • data checking 

    • charting and analysis

    • interpretation and development of recommendations

    • preparation of presentations of findings linking these back to the research objectives to ensure that these are met

    • 1st level analysis while starting to add more strategic elements to the analysis 

    • ensure that presentations are aesthetically pleasing and professional

    • attend analysis forums with the team to gain broader insights and take responsibility for actioning and checking any amendments

  • attend client presentations with senior members of the team, taking notes and ensuring that changes can be made and at times presenting to the client where appropriate

  • Set standards of excellence to ensure high quality throughout the research process 

 

Technical Competencies Required for High Performance in the Role

Good communication skills - both verbal and written:

  • Showing respect for colleagues (both junior and senior) and clients

  • Values teamwork 

  • Ability to multitask 

  • Deadline oriented with an ability to handle stress/work under pressure

  • Good leadership skills

  • An orientation for excellence 

  • Customer service orientation 

  • Takes Initiative

  • Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for work 

  • Strategic thinking ability to add value to research results

 

Business & Innovation

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The SRE is first and foremost a project manager and learning analyst. The SRE must be a team player and trust their AM’s decision making. It is assumed that SREs possess the core technical competencies of a quantitative researcher: they know and understand the research process, and can move through the steps unconsciously, with the ability to effectively solve problems when the processes deviate from what was planned (be it timing, scope, field or analysis) . The hallmark of a strong SRE is a positive and active contributor to the business success and all projects led by their AM.

Energy & Efficiency

SRE’s must be process oriented, structured and well versed in all phases of project management.  They are reliable, work independently, and demonstrate a positive attitude towards work. Attentive to details and deals calmly, effectively in high stress situations and are flexible and open-minded when dealing with a wide range of people.

Connecting with People

SREs must be good team players. They need to have a strong customer focus, looking for ways to improve the relationships or add additional value to the client.  They should take instruction as well as constructive criticism –this is essential for their learning and growth. Easy going and as easy to engage with team members and clients at all levels. 

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Courage & Integrity

The role of an SRE is demanding. They are support and learning to grow at the same time. Responsive at all times and agility when dealing with multi tasks requires a candidate who stresses positively. They have a great attitude, can actively manage their own time and take constructive criticisms as essential for their growth. They have healthy egos! 

 

Perspective on Development (optional)

The role has good prospect for development to account manager.

 

Experience & Qualification Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree (B.Com, B.Soc Sci or B.Bus Sci.)

  • 4 years work exp. at a Research agency

  • Experience in tracking and adhoc research:

    • Good Understanding Of Research Methodologies And Techniques To Provide Input Into Research Design

    • Actively Seek To Understand Methodologies That Not Familiar With Branding Experience Or Knowledge Will Be An Advantage As Would An Fmcg Background

    • Strong Attention To Detail And Accuracy (Oversee The Production And Delivery Of Quality Outputs At All Times)

    • Project Management - Take Full Ownership Of Projects With The End Objective Of Ensuring Smooth Running Of The Logistics Of Accounts So That Senior Managers Can Focus On Client Servicing

    • Analytical Ability With Proven Numeracy Skills 

    • Effective Self Management, Managing Projects With Minimal Supervision

    • Minimum 1 Year Experience On An Sre Level

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