Senior Research Manager
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About the Role
Toluna is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead quantitative research projects for blue-chip clients. The role involves overseeing study execution from setup to reporting, managing brand tracking studies, and mentoring junior team members.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee execution of studies for clients from set up to report phase
- Suggest appropriate survey instrument, develop the survey and analysis plan
- Guide Research Manager / Junior research managers for execution
- Provide an insightful, actionable report to the client
- Drive different and challenging solutions/projects
- Support business initiatives along with Research Director
- Identify efficiency requirements and manage team
- Mentor RMs/JRMs in the team and provide growth opportunities
Requirements
- Minimum 6 to 8 years of marketing research experience (ideally on the supplier side)
- Experience with A Z research (from designing questionnaire to presenting to client)
- Must have primary research experience for quantitative studies
- Knowledge of brand health tracking studies and U&A's
- Client servicing experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills: oral and written
- Proficiency in Arabic is an added advantage
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About Us
- At Toluna, we keep the world’s biggest brands one step ahead of their markets, their competitors, and their customers.
- For 25+ years we’ve been a leader in consumer insights, and today we’re at the center of our industry’s biggest shift: the move to AI powered research grounded in real human truth.
Introduction
- We are on the lookout for the most dynamic and talented researchers in the industry.
- As a Senior Research Manager, you will focus on day to day delivery of exciting research projects and lead these from A Z.
- You will partner with Client Directors to deliver sharp, action oriented insights to blue chip companies.
- Primary ownership will be given to one of our key brand tracking clients; brand tracking experience is a must.
Responsibilities
- A Senior Research Manager (SRM) overlooks execution of studies for clients from set up to report phase.
- SRM suggests appropriate survey instrument, develops the survey and analysis plan, guides Research Manager / Junior research managers for execution, and then provides an insightful, actionable report to the client.
- You will get the opportunity to drive different and challenging solutions/projects.
- Besides client specific studies, SRM will also have several opportunities to drive/support business initiatives along with Research Director.
- You will be instrumental in identifying efficiency requirements, managing team & will also be in touch with Toluna global colleagues to bring best practices & new solutions to Dubai.
- Grooming & nurturing his/her team is also a big part of SRM’s role.
- You will mentor RMs/JRMs in the team and provide necessary opportunities for their growth within the organization.
Your Profile
- Minimum 6 to 8 years of marketing research experience (ideally on the supplier side).
- Proficiency in Arabic is an added advantage.
- Experience with A Z research (from designing questionnaire to present to client).
- Must have primary research experience for quantitative studies.
- Knowledge of brand health tracking studies and U&A’s.
- Client servicing experience.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience with turning data into actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills: oral and written.
- Attention to detail, coupled with being able to identify broad, strategic implications.
- A creative and enthusiastic approach to solving business issues.
- Someone who enjoys working in a small / entrepreneurial environment with a bright future ahead.
What We Offer
- At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
- We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team.
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