Job Description

Great communication skills, direct experience in qualitative research, understand and able to create discussion guide (DG), good analysis skills, candidates with Strategic Planner background is also good, prefer Thai

Senior Research Executive/Research Manager (Qualitative)

Purpose of the job

This role is focusing on qualitative research, responsible for day-to-day management of multiple market research projects with minimal supervisory. The role will also assist the service line leader (IUU Qualitative) with sales work such as preparing proposals and documents for pitching.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is client focused and has experience of dealing directly with clients on a daily basis, including face-to-face at groups and presenting findings. The position requires an energetic graduate (in business or social science preferred) with at least 5 years of experience in qualitative market research. Specific experience of banking, automotive and insurance clients would be an advantage. We are looking for a person with a demonstrable track-record in moderating focus groups, in-depth interviews and ethnography. Excellent communications skills, strong writing and presentation skills are essential, and evidence of ability to produce impactful reports, a creative individual who will be able to add value to our qualitative offering through use of innovative research techniques as well as reporting and presenting.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Moderation: Moderate focus groups and in-depth face-to-face interviews as well as be able to moderate online panels and forums.

• Analysis: Management of the analysis, interpretation and reporting process so that the project reflects the Client's business objectives in the presentation and reporting of findings.

• Deliverables: Report writing and presentation creation including client recommendations, with the ability to work independently. Presenting insights and feedback to clients. Confident in presenting to a range of clients including up to top management level.

• Business development: Writing proposals with minimum input from the director

Relevant competencies

• Managing relationships and team working: able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works cooperatively with others to be part of the team, rather than separately or competitively.

• Team Management: Experience in coaching and guiding junior team members on day-to-day research operational tasks.

• Decision making: ready and able to take initiatives, originate action and be responsible and accountable for the consequences of the decision made.

• Communication: Native Thai speaker with excellent command of English and ability to convey the message by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques that match different types of audience and the nature of information. The ability to pull out and communicate a compelling narrative from analysis.