Sr VP - Qualitative Research - MR Agency

The opportunity is with a promising new Market Research Agency, a new business of a top Business Conglomerate.

Looking or a strong leader with exceptional Qualitative research experience This person will be key member of Qualitative research team and will be responsible for the design, execution and reporting of research qualitative research findings, as well as developing new business. We need someone experienced in leading, managing, mentoring and motivating a team of 10-14 people.

Job Description

- You will be working closely with leading global companies, applying insight to devise and maintain innovation, marketing and corporate communications strategies.

- Mentoring colleagues, encouraging the highest levels of performance to help people achieve individual and collective goals

- Client Management - develop, maintain and grow strong relationships with key clients in order to achieve preferred supplier status by becoming a trusted advisor

- Business Development - create and foster new client relationships

- Assisting in Strategy Development and ongoing plans to maintain and develop business within key opportunity areas.

- Develop and execute qualitative research programs independently and synergistically with team members.

- Conduct research from design through analysis and final insights and recommendations

- Manage revenue and gross profit objectives; monitor project costs as they relate to budgets, targets and planning and directing the provision of research services to clients.

- Partner and work collaboratively with other internal divisions to effectively respond to incoming proposals/RFPs and cater to the clients needs

- Provide input into product development and methodological innovation

- Accountable for managing business units with P&L, revenue building, operational efficiency and business development responsibilities

- Client management /project management to ensure the team stays on track both deliverables and timelines wise and provides the best/actionable solutions to the client problems

Skills and Experience:

- The ideal candidate is an accomplished market research professional with an expertise in and passion for conducting qualitative market research

- You must have a clear understanding of the qualitative research environment and a superior track record in growing and developing business

- This is an excellent opportunity that will focus on expanding and growing existing and newly established accounts

- Post secondary degree is required (prefer sociology, anthropology, psychology), or equivalent work experience.

- Strong working knowledge of, and career focus on, qualitative market research; a total of 12+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior qualitative role

- Must have experience moderating focus groups and conducting in-depth interviews. Experience in online qualitative research and creative workshops considered a plus.

- Experience working with marketing teams, in areas including but not limited to CPG, Financial Services, Automotive, Media, etc., on either client or supplier side.

- Ability to think creatively and strategically with a demonstrated track record for not only formulating ideas, but taking them from conceptualization to implementation.

Expected Salary is Rs. 50 to 60 Lacks p.a.