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Associate Research Director

Employer
Jarlett de Grouchy
Location
City of London
Salary
£35000 - £45000 per annum + Benefits
Closing date
30 Sep 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Marketing, Other Job Function, Retail Management

Job Details

SPA Future Thinking is one of the fastest growing and largest independent market research companies in Europe, with more than 150 employees across offices in the UK, France, and Italy and a partner network in 38 countries worldwide. We offer thought leadership across a wide range of specialism's and genuine expertise across a wide range of industry verticals.

We are recruiting an Associate Director to specialise in kids research within the Qualitative team, based in London. SPA Future Thinking have a long history researching kids and families, however we launched our official Kids offer, 'Playground' at the beginning of 2014.

Who are we looking to employ?

The role will be to champion 'Playground' and ensure its continued success. We are looking for someone who can bring their own enthusiasm, knowledge and excitement to help further grow the offer, to establish it as a leading kids research offer in the marketplace

This will include attending pitches and helping develop the additional elements of the offer such as Our Families, the relationship with Monitors, Chatter (our weekly online community), in addition to day to day project work. You would be expected to manage approx 2-4 projects at any one time as well as support the ADs and Directors in the team.

The role is also likely to include working on other qualitative projects within the team, so demonstrable experience in broader qualitative approaches is key.

Your role will involve:

Proposal support and writing, including suggesting methodologies and approach
Project set up, writing discussion guides and recruitment documents, overseen by senior members of the team
Moderating viewed sessions
Providing support and guidance to more junior team members throughout the research process
Writing reports with minimal input
Jointly presenting findings to clients
Helping to develop new business opportunities and developing the Playground offer

What we want from you

Proven qualitative experience with a solid base in a UK Research Agency is essential
Experience of and enthusiasm for working with kids and families is a MUST
Proven experience of proposal writing and project management from start to completion
Good analytical and writing skills
Strong client handling skills and presentation skills
Knowledge and experience of online qual techniques
Experience in moderating groups
Articulate, creative and ambitious
Enthusiastic and actively looking to develop their role
Great attention to detail
Pro-active, creative thinker
Will bring new ways of thinking and ideas for developing qual practices, especially within the kids sector
Able to work within a close team as well as on their own
Good organisational skills and diary management

What you get from us

Interesting, exciting projects with some of most innovative and important brands in the world
Stimulating, informal working environment
Lots of scope for career and personal development
Competitive salary and flexible benefits

All applications are being handled by our retained Talent Acquisition Partners Jarlett de Grouchy. Please note that all direct and third party applications will be forwarded directly to Jarlett de Grouchy.

Company

J-DEG are a sales and marketing recruitment agency specialising in the FMCG sector. Our team combines of 30 years experience working within this sector, and we are proud to be recruitment partners to some of the UK's most prestigeous consumer businesses.

Our specialist knowledge and expertise, combined with a passion for our industry, will help you to discover your next exciting career move or newest team member.

We specialise in the following roles:

  •          Sales
  •          Marketing
  •          Category
  •          Insight and Research
  •          Shopper

Stay up to speed with the UK's most exciting and exclusive roles! Register your CV to enquiries@jdeg.co.uk or submit your enquiry by clicking here and one of our specialists will be in touch.

Company info
Location
8-9 Stephen Mews
Fitrovia
W1T 1AF
GB

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