Research Manager
2 months ago
Are you a researcher looking for an exciting next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on high profile global accounts within the FMCG industry?
We are looking for energetic, self-motivated and passionate individuals to join our South African team at Research Manager level to be based in our Durban (Umhlanga) office. These roles will be working for the UK Teams as remote resource.
About MMR…
MMR is an independent, global company specialising in food, drink and consumer packaged goods research. We work regularly with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands. We have offices in Amsterdam, London, Oxford, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, Mumbai, Cali, Durban and Sao Paulo and have a team of 800 highly engaged and dynamic research professionals that is multi-discipline in nature covering fields such as R&D, insight, marketing, sensory science, data sciences and psychology.
MMR delivers a class leading set of marketing science tools and approaches, many of which are proprietary to MMR. We are endorsed by our global client base for our agility and technical expertise and willingness to adapt research solutions to directly focus on specific client challenges. We have built a reputation of providing innovative statistical analysis and techniques, coupled with optimal research design consultancy that successfully delivers against our clients’ specific business objectives.
About our opportunities...
As a Research Manager, you will be tasked with running market research projects, involving client liaison and project management from preparing proposals around a specific research design through to final debrief presentations.
Responsibilities include:
Helping to design research that delivers against clients business needs
Supporting the team to grow and develop client accounts
Managing and overseeing projects (though you will be supported by a project management resource)
Analysing and interrogating data (both quantitatively and qualitatively) to unearth key insights
Creating insightful, story-led presentations and reporting videos created with our video production company Ideal Insights
Ensuring that we have delighted clients
The work covers a range of ad-hoc projects, typically involving quantitative and qualitative research, and both traditional and online fieldwork primarily in Europe but also internationally. With MMR’s focus on developing new and better research methods and sophisticated analysis techniques, the role offers the opportunity to gain experience of several novel and exciting approaches to conducting research and interpreting data.
Requirements
Previous experience within an ad-hoc agency environment essential Quantitative experience essential and exposure to qualitative beneficial Bachelors degree Ability to tell a story from the data is essential and turn into an engaging client report / presentation Self-starter Strong organisational & time management skills required Strong communication skills & the ability to work effectively as a team essential Experience working in a regional (ideally Africa) role an advantage Depth of experience in research project management with sensory science experience an advantage Willingness to travel to observe and conduct fieldwork (post-Covid of course)Benefits
At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world
We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits to enhance your experience with us. Competitive salaries, ample holiday allowances, and unparalleled training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine.
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