Sensory Research Manager

Eurofins; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international research company in Milan seeks a project manager for key account management and complex research projects. Candidates should have a relevant university degree, experience in sensory research, and excellent communication skills in both Italian and English. The role is full-time and requires a proactive attitude and strong social skills.

Competenze

• Experience in sensory and consumer research or marketing research is preferred.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage complex projects.

Mansioni

• Client management as Key Account Manager.
• Autonomous management and coordination of research projects.
• Prepare study proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Report writing and presentation of results.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills in Italian and English

Strong social skills

Proactive attitude

Confident handling of MS Office

Formazione

University degree in food processing, social sciences, psychology, statistics or economics

Strumenti

PowerPoint

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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We are the leading international sensory and consumer research company specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and other consumer products. We have 20 proprietary state‑of‑the‑art facilities across France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, China and the USA, and cover more than 65 countries through our network of approved partners.

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Job Description

• Client Management
  • Key Account Manager (KAM) for one or a few clients.
  • Direct contact for communication before, during and after project delivery.
• Project Management
  • Autonomous management, implementation and coordination of complex research projects.
  • Taking client briefs and writing study proposals.
  • Propose appropriate methodologies and research approaches.
  • Prepare estimates for ad‑hoc studies.
  • Negotiates contracts, technical, methodological and financial specifications.
  • Ensure that projects meet objectives and are delivered on‑time and within budget.
  • Ensure that the project work meets agreed quality standards.
  • Report writing with storytelling.
  • Presentation of results, including relevant recommendations.
  • Accompanied and assisted with complex projects or key accounts.
• Strategy
  • Ensuring that ongoing activities and projects adhere to the company’s strategic guidelines.
• Revenue
  • Share feedback with managers on client needs & potential revenue risks.
• People
  • Possibility to manage a Research Executive(s) or Panel Leader(s) but not necessary.
  • Close collaboration with the Data Solutions Hub.
  • Work closely with other members of our sensory and research team and the field team.

Qualifications

• University degree in food processing, social sciences, psychology, statistics or economics.
• (First) experiences in sensory and consumer research, marketing research, etc.
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
• Confident handling of MS Office, in particular PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong social skills, enthusiastic team player.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

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