Research Executive - Market, Strategy and Understanding at Ipsos Group

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Executive - Market, Strategy and Understanding

Job ID.: 1358
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Research

What will I be doing? 

• Oversees the entire research process from start to finish together with the Senior Research Executive
• Timing, briefs (project and interviewer / moderator), moderating (in the qualitative team), desk research, screener design, questionnaire / discussion guide design, sampling, analysis plans, tab specs, data processing, report design / templates, data analysis and insights and presentations
• Ensures research basics and disciplines are implemented and upheld, including logic checks, checklists, task instructions (TIMS), document standards and policies and procedures (P&P)
• Responsible for overall quality control and all quality control documentation
• Ensures the process runs according to deadlines and budget together with the Project Manager
• Attempts initial value add / insights at each stage (development area)
• Develops basic Solutions knowledge
• Ensures integration of information from multiple sources where applicable and available
• Conducts desk research to add value to all reports / presentations and assist the client in understanding the Nigerian market
• Assists with research design for entire project / process on small pitches

What do I need to bring with me? 

• Professional / Tertiary: A Degree / Diploma in Marketing, Arts or Business is essential (an Honours degree would be an advantage)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Research Executive in a Market Research company. 
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience and understanding of the research process in order to coordinate a research project from start to finish
• Understanding of basic methodologies and techniques to provide input into research design
• Analytical skills / Training skills / Delegation skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2024 (06:02 AM).