Senior Research Executive

Populix; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 199.335.000 - 299.004.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer insights platform in Jakarta is seeking a Senior Research Executive to manage client relationships and drive research execution that turns insights into impactful business solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in market research, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. This role offers opportunities to work closely with clients and internal teams, fostering collaboration and delivering significant research insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Business Development.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Solid understanding of quantitative research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams throughout the project cycle.
• Prepare and document Minutes of Meetings for client discussions and project briefings.
• Develop research materials to ensure clarity and quality of data collection.
• Moderate quantitative study and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously.

Skills

Market Research

Consumer Insights

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields

Tools

CRM programs

Online research tools

Job description

About us:

Populix is a consumer insights platform that helps businesses connect with its database of respondents and provides them with insights to better understand the preferences of Indonesian consumers. Populix has a pool of over 1,000,000 diverse, readily accessible, and highly qualified respondents across Indonesia. Its products range from intensive research studies to simple surveys and can be arranged on a project or subscription basis. Focusing on Indonesian consumers being super sticky to their phones, Populix facilitates a diverse range of data collection methods via its mobile app.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Research Executive with strong business acumen, high self-initiative, and a tech-savvy mindset to join our Research Team. This role focuses on managing client relationships and identifying business opportunities while also driving research execution that turns insights into real business impact.

What will you do

• Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams throughout the project cycle from proposal, kick‑off, to delivery; ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Prepare and document Minutes of Meetings (MoM) for client discussions and project briefings.
• Develop research materials such as screeners, discussion guides, and fieldwork briefings to ensure clarity and quality of data collection.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor recruitment progress and ensure timelines are well‑managed.
• Moderate quantitative study and translate findings into actionable insights through structured analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with the Research Manager in designing questionnaires, conducting analysis, and crafting impactful reports.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring smooth coordination, timely delivery, and high client satisfaction.

What will you need

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Business Development roles.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or other relevant fields.
• Solid understanding of quantitative research methodology and its application to address business challenges.
• Experience in developing research proposals, project management, and handling client relationships.
• Familiarity with CRM program and cold calling.
• Familiarity with online and tech-based research tools is an advantage.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate client needs into actionable research solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client partnerships.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to derive insights from data.
• Confident presentation skills and comfort in client‑facing settings.
• Highly proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, especially in a fast‑paced environment.