About the job
Job Description
Job Title: Research Executive
Reports to: Manager/ Senior Manager, RI –Client Service
Business unit: Retail Intelligence – Client Service
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Purpose
Maintain a client service orientation by managing day-to-day administration of client service and coordinating on analysis and reporting of assigned research projects.
Job Responsibilities
Attend client meetings with Senior Managers to understand client business needs and assist them in sales activities in costing projects and building high quality proposals designed to achieve client business objectives
Be able to build professional reports and compelling presentations and deliver those with impact
Build and maintain ongoing relationships with key stakeholders within our client organisations
Drive client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations in reports and presentations and by providing value-added analyses and response to special requests
Role Requirements
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Marketing, Economics or a business related field
1-2 years’ experience in Market Research
Knowledge of basic statistical concepts e.g. mean, standard deviation, sampling, significance testing
Ability to create a story and create insights using data and analytics
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Be self-motivated, adaptable and proactive – no two days are the same in this role!
Experience in writing questionnaires
Preferred Requirements (Added Advantage)
Knowledge of multivariate analyses – e.g. correlation, regression, factor analysis
Experience using analysis software such as R, SPSS
Working knowledge of PowerBI
Additional Information
About NIQ
NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View.
NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visit NIQ.com
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