Kantar - Research Manager - Qualitative Research

Job Details

Were the worlds leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.. Our Insights colleagues are the masters of using data to resolve challenges. They help brands define what they should stand for, how to reinvent and renew their offer, how to better reach audiences, and how to win with consumers and customers. By collecting substantial data from across the world, they blend human expertise with technology, making sure we can deliver innovative insights to brands everywhere.

Role Mission

Advise our clients on the brand performance and deliver creative solutions.

Roles & Responsibility

- To ensure that projects are resourced and implemented correctly, to the satisfaction of the client, within budget and on time.

- Guiding the research executives working on a project to understand exactly what is required of them and training them if necessary.

- Contribution to the overall training of executives in qualitative research techniques.

- Client management and presentation of company credentials, proposals and research results.

- Report writing and presentation creation including client recommendations, with the ability to work independently.

- Management of the analysis, interpretation and reporting process so that the project reflects the Clients business objectives in the presentation and reporting of findings.

- Writing proposals with minimum Director input.

- Negotiation of acceptable costs and contract agreements with suppliers.

- Creation of discussion guides and screeners + moderation of groups, interviews, ethnography and online forums.

Capability Statement

The Following Personal Skills Are Essential:

- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is client focused and has experience of dealing directly with clients on a daily basis, including face-to-face at groups etc..

- We are looking for 3 to 5 years of experience in Qualitative Research.

- The position requires an intelligent graduate with several years experience of qualitative market research, primarily consumer focused; specific experience of the FMCG, retail and healthcare sectors would be an advantage..

- A demonstrable track-record in moderating focus groups, in-depth interviews and ethnography, and running online methodologies are essential.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Location: Mumbai, The ORB BuildingIndia.