Associate Director - Shopper Business - Market Research - West & South India Markets - Data Management/Measurement Firm

Job Description :

Purpose of the role :

- To develop and manage Shopper team's business and client relationships in West and South India markets.

Main Accountabilities :

- Business development by growing existing clients and winning new clients

- Identifying the client business need and designing the appropriate research to address the client's needs

- Client engagement and relationship building with senior client stakeholders

- Being responsible for end to end project execution with research and operations team and leading client presentations independently

- Being responsible for revenue targets and also optimising costs to maintain profitability

- Effectively managing the teams and being responsible for the learning and growth of team members

Primary Qualities Required :

- Strong technical knowledge of consumer research

- Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills

- Very good knowledge on advanced analysis, methods, and tools (preffered)

- Excellent Communication Skills

- Sound business development skills

- Ability to work seamlessly with cross functional teams

- Openness and flexibility to change

- Great interpersonal skills

- Ability to travel

Experience:

- Postgraduate or MBA from a well-known institute

- 8-10 years experience in Market Research

- Experience in team management (experience with matrix organization would be great) and strong leadership competencies