Experience ¨C 7-8 years in an MR agency in a client facing role. Should have customized quantitative research experience (i.e. not retail audit) with previous stint with premier market research agencies in client facing roles

Job description ¨CThis person would have high involvement &ownership in major accounts with a fair amount of independent handling & would be reporting to the Group head ¨C will have 2-3 people reporting to him to carry out requisite functions. Will be responsible for maintaining the high level of research delivery and further strengthening the relationship by visiting the client for presentations etc. ¨C should be confident in presenting to large audiences with senior marketing clients. Should have very good client servicing and account management skills coupled with strong analytical skills.

Skills looking for:

 Should have proven Market Research knowledge.

¡¤         Should have done studies across various categories and ranges of products.

¡¤         Should have demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and develop business. Should be able to consult the clients on other research areas and recommend solutions.

¡¤         Should be able to manage the following tasks without any supervision ¨C various types of proposal writing, questionnaire, field brief, analysis plan, and presentation.

¡¤         Should be able to develop business as support in all sales efforts.

¡¤         Manage the profitability and growth of Adhoc customized projects.

¡¤         Should have Strong presentation and interpersonal communications skills.  Support projects to ensure that all presentations are of ¡°best in class¡± standard and ensure high level of insights.

¡¤         Should have experience in managing a team of 2 or more people. Should possess strong skills in leadership and team management, including staff development.

¡¤         Should act as an advisor and source of technical advice to members of his/her team or office.

¡¤         Should be able to deal effectively with pressure, maintaining persistence and focus.

¡¤         Should have the ability to develop new ideas & initiatives to promote AMRB among existing & new clients.

¡¤         Should be able to manage all accounts in portfolio as support role- handling of receivables etc.

¡¤         Promote the company through articles in the media if required.

¡¤         Should be able to adapts and respond to changing conditions, modifying behavior and work style as necessary.

¡¤         Types of studies worked on (all or at least some of them):

•  Product tests
• Concept tests
• Brand/ad tracking
• Usage & attitude studies

Our client, a leader in the market research industry, is looking to hire a Senior Quantitative Account Manager.  Usually, our client only recruits at a junior level and promotes from within - but the growth of the business combined with a recent promotion has created the chance for mid to senior level professionals to be included in their 2010 recruitment budget.

Specialising in cutting-edge strategic quantitative and qualitative market research and the discovery and implementation of actionable insights, our client is at the forefront of Market Research across multiple sectors throughout the MENA region.  This in addition to a unique attention to the career and personal development of it's employees, the day-to-day enjoyment of their work and the freedom to suggest and develop ideas - make this a company well-worth exploring.

In this role you will be responsible for the full range of Quantitative Account Management duties including:

• Account Management of Quantitative Research and Actionable Insight Reporting
• Client Liaison & Management
• Liaison with field research and data collection agencies
• Other ad-hoc work to assist Quantitative and Qualitative colleagues

The successful applicant will possess most of the following key skills, attributes and knowledge:

• At least 4 years experience in Primary Research in either a Marketing or Market Research Agency
• Account Management experience with household brands and blue-chip clients
• Degree qualified with practical, on-the-job numerical interpretation, analysis planning and client-ready charting experience
• Excel and/or VBA skills and experience with an analysis package (eg, SPSS, SAS, Statistica, Q)
• Excellent presentation, verbal communication and written skills

If you are a mid-level Field Manager with extensive experience of setting up Qualitative projects for blue-chip clients I would like you to submit an application.