Role Overview

This is a junior support role. The main purpose being to ensure the smooth running of research projects and overall handling of project logistics with supervision and to provide a safe pair of hands.

The main purpose as a Junior Research Executive, your primary responsibility is to assist and collaborate in the design, execution, and delivery of projects as well as developing of strong foundations in research-based consulting.

Job Details

As a Junior Research Executive, within the Qualitative or Quantitative research business, you are expected to:

• Assist with day-to-day client support to translate data into compelling stories;
• Start building relationships with our clients through day-to-day interaction;

Education and qualification

• Completed tertiary education – Degree in Marketing, Economics, Social Studies, Statistics, Psychology, and Business Management preferred.
• Previous market research exposure an advantage.

Qualification: BA/BSc

Job Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in a research related field

Capabilities

Technical skills

• Analytical ability with proven numeracy skills (Skills must be tested).
• Knowledge of basic statistics an advantage
• Computer literacy – proficiency on all MS Office packages (preferably conversant with Google drive) and ability to master other needed business tools. Business writing skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Working knowledge of different types of charts an advantage.
• Able to identify patterns and commonalities between seemingly disparate data points/observations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Timely delivery of assignments/Deadline orientated with an ability to handle stress/work under pressure

Soft Skills

• Values teamwork
• Ability to multitask
• Good leadership skills/Takes Initiative/self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal/external clients using logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• An ability to build positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Natural curiosity, a can-do attitude and comfort with exploring problems to find solutions.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for work
• Customer service orientation