Research Manager

Kantar; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar in Gurgaon, India, is seeking a Research Manager/Senior Research Manager to lead qualitative projects, guide teams and manage client relationships. You will design and execute research plans, moderate groups and interviews, and deliver actionable insights to clients across FMCG, retail and healthcare segments.

The role requires strong communication, proposal writing and presentation skills, with experience in managing budgets, timelines and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative market research, consumer-focused.
• Moderating focus groups, in-depth interviews and ethnography.
• Experience with online methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Resource and manage projects within budget and on time.
• Guide research executives and train them on qualitative techniques.
• Prepare and present client credentials, proposals and results.
• Write reports and provide client recommendations.
• Create discussion guides and screeners; moderate groups and interviews.
• Negotiate costs and contracts with suppliers.
• Lead analysis, interpretation and reporting to align with client objectives.

Skills

Qualitative research

Moderation

Focus groups

In-depth interviews

Ethnography

Online methodologies

Client management

Proposal writing

Job description

Job Description:

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

Job Details

Role: Qualitative Research

Designation: Research Manager / Senior Research Manager

Location: Gurgaon

Role Mission Statement

Advise our clients on the brand performance and deliver creative solutions

Key Outcomes Statement

To ensure that projects are resourced and implemented correctly, to the satisfaction of the client, within budget and on time. Guiding the research executives working on a project to understand exactly what is required of them and training them if necessary. Contribution to the overall training of executives in qualitative research techniques. Client management and presentation of company credentials, proposals and research results Report writing and presentation creation including client recommendations, with the ability to work independently Management of the analysis, interpretation and reporting process so that the project reflects the Client’s business objectives in the presentation and reporting of findings. Writing proposals with minimum Director input Negotiation of acceptable costs and contract agreements with suppliers. Creation of discussion guides and screeners + moderation of groups, interviews, ethnography and online forums

Capabilities Statement

The following personal skills are essential:The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is client focused and has experience of dealing directly with clients on a daily basis, including face-to-face at groups etc.We are looking for 1 to 3 years / 3 to 5 years of experience in Qualitative Research The position requires an intelligent graduate with several years’ experience of qualitative market research, primarily consumer focused; specific experience of the FMCG, retail and healthcare sectors would be an advantage. A demonstrable track-record in moderating focus groups, in-depth interviews and ethnography, and running online methodologies are essential

Location

Gurgaon, DLF Cyber ParkIndia

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

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