Quantitative Research Manager

London
1 year ago
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Quantitative Research Manager

Quantitative Research Manager

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Quantitative Research Manager

Quantitative Research Manager

Quantitative Research Manager

Quantitative Research Manager Hybrid (London), £35-45,000 

If you love a role working with a variety of client within many sectors including Consumer, FMCG, Media, Tech and Utilities then this is the role for you!  

The role will be 2-3 days a week in their London office.

The person our client is looking for is:

Well versed in and willing to take an active role in leading the entire insight project lifecycle, from brief through to delivery (awareness of both qualitative and quantitative project lifecycles is a bonus)

Strong analytical skills including conjoint, MaxDiff and Segmentation

Interested in how technology can help them improve and enhance the insight generation process

A self-starter, and confident enough to be autonomous, and take on a variety of projects and responsibilities with minimal supervision

Keen to be involved in thinking beyond a project-by-project basis, leading or co-leading client liaison and taking an active role in your own career development

You will have:

At least three years background within an insight agency

Diversity in project experience, covering both quantitative tracking and ad hoc projects (qualitative experience would be a bonus)

Experience in managing supplier and/or client relationships

Technical (hands on) experience in data-processing ideally using Q, but could be using other programmes like SPSS or R

Creative flair, with an interest in making insight beautiful

Accuracy and attention to detail in all elements of their work, both written and verbal

Bravery in producing strong work for clients, and sharing your views both internally and externally

A desire to learn and grow, and be part of a team that is going places

You will need the Right to Work in the UK and be able to attend the London office 2-3 times per week.

Please get in touch for more info

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