(Senior) Manager, Qualitative

Job Content

• Either grow her silver to gold or handling 1-2 silver/gold grade client be responsible for the target;
• Build rapport & working relationship;
• Develop 2-3 clients from start;
• Start being trusted advisor to 1 client;
• Expertise across all research activities with minimal supervision;
• Moderate, write dgs or supervise;
• Definitely start of moderation with young researchers;
• Supervise every deliverable ensure pg adherence & iso compliance;
• Start taking part in qual training: session on projective or moderation;
• Do 25% of analysis & interpretation on every study – start off and make the Analyst /Sr. Analyst continue
• Full presentation with supervision depending on complexity;
• The person will be responsible for a segment of the local and MNC clients;
• Primary responsibility would be to manage, maintain and improve the existing business / clients and development;
• Should be able to contribute for developing new business generation from non-existing / existing clients and establishing new contact base;
• Responsible for executing given projects in the different sectors and delivering on timelines;
• Accountable for identifying and developing practical innovative alternatives / Decision Making
• Lead a team of researchers.

Key Factors

• Leads the Executives Team. Has Sub-Functional Ownership. Leadership/Accountability for bigger and multiple projects. Specific Individual as well as Group Accountability. Accountability of identifying and developing practical innovative alternatives, Decision Making. Kantar Quality Standards, Timeliness, Set Revenue Generation & Profitability Target – Medium to High (based on environmental factors);
• Proficiency in conceptual knowledge of research sector;
• Should be well versed with research techniques;
• Should have knowledge in the particular sector dynamics and market issues;
• Should have experience in managing client portfolios;
• Ability to build and lead a high performing team;
• Able to prioritize and execute responsibilities for self and the team;
• Able to manage expectations of Internal and external stake holders;
• To put a check on Team Member’s Individual Performance Objectives;
• High on Customer Relation Skills & Communication skills – Verbal & Written;
• High on interpersonal & entrepreneurial skills.

Candidates with more and relevant experience may be considered as Senior Manager/ Associate Director, Qualitative. Immediate availability is highly preferred.

This role is based in our Kantar Guangzhou office.