Research Manager

7 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa MetrixLab Full time

About us:

MetrixLab is a fast-growing global market research and insights company that’s challenging the status quo of insights. By blending evolving technology with passionate experts, MetrixLab helps global and local brands to drive more impact, and forges partnerships to drive sustainably equitable growth. From creative testing to brand tracking, and packaging to e-commerce optimization, MetrixLab’s range of solution suites adapts to fit all types of budgets, timelines and business needs.

Active in more than 90 countries, MetrixLab is a proud partner to more than half of the world’s top 100 brands and part of .

About the role:

The age of digital is here, and it’s a critical area for any aspiring researcher to understand, navigate and conquer. Come and learn it from the best.

Are you naturally curious?

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a fast moving, fast growing company?

Are you trying to find a tight knit, fun, supportive team?

Join the company that leads the next generation of consumer insights and marketing analytics, and the agency growing by 20% year on year, who love to disrupt and do things differently. Come and experience the special formula that makes MetrixLab’s business and people truly unique.

Research Manager:

We are on the lookout right now, for the most dynamic and talented researchers in the industry. If you have 4+ years’ experience, why not learn digital, mobile and social media from the best? Develop critical skills and build sought after knowledge that will take you through your entire career and make you an enviable commodity

We will make sure you are exposed to all facets of the research world. You will focus your time on day to day delivery of exciting and varied research projects, and you will lead these projects from A to Z And you will do that, as part of an exciting, fun and highly supportive research team. You will be set up for success by a highly-invested manager, mentoring you to achieve your dreams. And you will also partner so very closely with the best Client Directors and Senior Research Managers in the business Together, you will deliver sharp, action-oriented insights to some of the biggest blue chip and most exciting companies.

You will play an important role in our very talented team, and you will help clients tackle their business questions across a wide range of areas, giving you enormous diversity from day to day. You will help clients with everything from ad concept testing, to ad pre-testing, as well as campaign evaluations, cross media evaluations and brand tracking.

The ideal candidate would have:

A first class degree from a relevant university (e. g. Marketing / business/ Psychology / Economics / Communications etc.). 4+ years experience with quantitative research methods and techniques. 2+ years experience working on brand health tracking research. A passion for brands, digital media and making an impact on people. An interest in interpreting numbers and turning data into actionable stories for clients.

In addition we are looking for a candidate that:

Shows initiative, is pro-active and a resourceful problem-solver. Has excellent analytical skills. Is flexible and likes to work within a dynamic, international organization. Enjoys communicating with clients and is happy to present findings. Is able to express themselves professionally verbally and in writing. Is able to work independently as well as in a team. Is willing to manage all steps of a research project (from survey set up until delivery to client). Is able to express themselves perfectly in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of any other additional languages is an advantage.

What do we offer?

A challenging position at a dynamic, innovative, fast- growing global company. A flexible work environment with a strong focus on owning and taking pride in your work. Career and growth opportunities in line with your dreams and passion. Global onboarding and frequent internal training and sharing opportunities. Our employees have exclusive access to Udemy Business. With our company license, you have unlimited access to all external courses.

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