Research Director
Kobaltt
Dubai, UAE
Ref: KP678-1151
Kobaltt

The Role


The Role


Job description –This person would have high involvement &ownership in major accounts with a fair amount of independent handling & would be reporting to the Group head – will have 2-3 people reporting to him to carry out requisite functions. Will be responsible for maintaining the high level of research delivery and further strengthening the relationship by visiting the client for presentations etc. – should be confident in presenting to large audiences with senior marketing clients. Should have very good client servicing and account management skills coupled with strong analytical skills.

Requirements


Requirements


MBA in Marketing or similar
9-12 years in a MR agency in a client facing role
Should have customized quantitative research experience (i.e. not retail audit) with previous stint with premier market research agencies in client facing roles
Knowledge of tobacco industry an advantage
• Proven Market Research knowledge in Tobacco category would be added advantage
• Should have done studies across various categories and ranges of products.
• Should have demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and develop business. Should be able to consult the clients on other research areas and recommend solutions.
• Should be able to manage the following tasks without any supervision – various types of proposal writing, questionnaire, field brief, analysis plan, and presentation.
• Should be able to develop business as support in all sales efforts.
• Manage the profitability and growth of Adhoc customized projects.
• Should have Strong presentation and interpersonal communications skills. Support projects to ensure that all presentations are of “best in class” standard and ensure high level of insights.
• Should have experience in managing a team of 2 or more people. Should possess strong skills in leadership and team management, including staff development.
• Should act as an advisor and source of technical advice to members of his/her team or office.
• Should be able to deal effectively with pressure, maintaining persistence and focus.
• Should have the ability to develop new ideas & initiatives to promote the company among existing & new clients.
• Should be able to manage all accounts in portfolio as support role- handling of receivables etc.
• Promote the company through articles in the media if required.
• Should be able to adapts and respond to changing conditions, modifying behavior and work style as necessary.
• Should be sensitive towards various Cultures.

Types of studies worked on (all or at least some of them):

• Product tests
• Concept tests
• Brand/ad tracking
• Usage & attitude studies

About the Company


About the Company


Kobaltt MENA are leaders in recruitment across Technical, Construction, Property, Supply Chain & Logistics, Facilities Management, Sales & Marketing and Accounting & Finance Markets. We enjoy long established client relationships with an in-depth knowledge of the MENA and International Market, offering candidates reputable career prospects.

With established Middle East regional offices located in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai, Kobaltt is providing a specialist range of permanent and contract recruitment services to the construction, property and engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics, Oil & Gas, accountancy and finance sectors.

Our team has over 25 years accumulative years of experience being based in the GCC with established client networks and candidate profiles.

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