Ipsos Synovate Jobs in Kenya: Business Development Executive, Senior Research Executive and Research Assistant

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Ipsos-Synovate is a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa. 

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Business Development Executive

Reports to Senior Business Development Executive/ Business Development Manager
 

The Business Development Executive (BDE) is responsible for the sales of Ipsos Synovate’s branded products. 

The branded products include: Employee Satisfaction Index, Customer Satisfaction Index, Corporate Reputation Index and various social research tools.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Strategy formation: develop business development/sales strategies
• Strategy implementation: responsible for the execution of business development activities as specified in the strategic plan
• Revenue generation: responsible for ensuring a continuous revenue stream from local and international clients to ensure that the annual group revenue target is achieved
• Reporting: provide updates on business development issues
• Brand building initiatives: ensure that the target market interacts with the Ipsos Synovate brand on a regular basis through various initiatives

Minimum education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years working in selling products from a services company or firm
• Experience in working with sales targets
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• At least 2 years experience in market research would be an added advantage
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Should be very organized with attention to detail
• Should be driven and self motivated
• Good business sense / acumen
• Excellent presentations skills and networking

Senior Research Executive

Reports to Research Manager
 

This role exists to manage and execute research projects in a manner that ensures client satisfaction. 

The role holder manages and oversees multiple projects, ensuring that the work standards are of a high quality, deadlines are met and that projects are completed within budget. 

The role holder is also responsible for day to day client liaison in terms of queries and feedback.

Knowledge and Skills

• A relevant University Degree
• A minimum of 3 years continuous experience in market research
• Solid knowledge of market research services and tools (preferably with an emphasis on quantitative custom research, but having both quantitative and qualitative experience will be an advantage)
• Knowledgeable on industry issues
• Knowledge and experience in preparing budgets and cost management
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Strong Analytical skills, Training skills & Delegation skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Research Assistant

Reports to Senior Research Executive/ Research Manager
 

The Research Assistant’s job is to execute qualitative or quantitative projects as part of a project team that will be headed by a Senior Research Executive/Research Manager. 

This includes draft questionnaire design and testing, field materials preparation, draft report writing & draft presentation preparation.

Knowledge and Skills

• A relevant University Degree
• Strong Numeric Ability
• Report Writing Skills
• Effective time management
• Good organizational skills
• Fluent in English
• Computer literate
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills – both verbal and written
• Able to function in a multi-cultural environment

Application Procedure
 

Please email a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position to careers-ke@ipsos.com. 

Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached. 

Include either “Business Development Executive”, “Senior Research Executive” or “Research Assistant” in the cover letter and email subject header.
 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Deadline for application: 5pm, Saturday 24th November 2012

For more information on Ipsos-Synovate please visit: www.ipsos.com

Source: joballfind.blogspot.com/, Date of Publication: November 20, 2012.