Research Executive (Brand Guidance)

Kantar; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Research Executive (Brand Guidance) to support Directors and Senior Managers across accounts. You will design studies, manage projects, analyze data, and deliver client-ready insights and presentations.

The role emphasizes quantitative research execution, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-paced agency environment. Opportunities for growth and exposure to regional accounts are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, analytics, or a related field.
• Understanding of quantitative research methodologies and survey-based research.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn with a passion for understanding consumer and market behavior.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story from data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of quantitative market research studies, including questionnaire development, sampling, and fieldwork management.
• Manage day-to-day project activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of research outputs.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify key trends, patterns, and business implications.
• Prepare data tables, charts, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in developing meaningful insights and recommendations that address clients' business objectives.
• Build an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and market challenges to provide relevant support and analysis.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution and delivery.
• Keep stakeholders informed of project progress, timelines, and key milestones.
• Support the preparation and delivery of client presentations, workshops, and discussions.
• Collaborate with team members across local and regional offices on research initiatives and account requirements.
• Stay updated on market trends, consumer behavior, research methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of research processes, tools, and ways of working.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Client engagement

Presentation skills

Storytelling with data

Team collaboration

Project management

Market research

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Statistics/Economics/Psychology

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

Research Executive (Brand Guidance)

Manila, Philippines

The primary responsibility is to provide day to day support to Directors and Senior Managers across a range of accounts and create meaningful impact to our client’s businesses. A Research Executive supports the BU's goals by delighting clients with great work, developing the team capabilities and ensuring efficient delivery. As a key interface between the organisation and our clients, the role includes client engagement, consultancy, study design and analysis, driving preparation of presentations and reports as well as internal responsibilities such as project management, and coaching juniors on tasks specific to the accounts.

Role Description

• Support the design and execution of quantitative market research studies, including questionnaire development, sampling, and fieldwork management.
• Manage day-to-day project activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of research outputs.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify key trends, patterns, and business implications.
• Prepare data tables, charts, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in developing meaningful insights and recommendations that address clients' business objectives.
• Build an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and market challenges to provide relevant support and analysis.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution and delivery.
• Keep stakeholders informed of project progress, timelines, and key milestones.
• Support the preparation and delivery of client presentations, workshops, and discussions.
• Collaborate with team members across local and regional offices on research initiatives and account requirements.
• Stay updated on market trends, consumer behavior, research methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of research processes, tools, and ways of working.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, analytics, or a related field.
• Understanding of quantitative research methodologies and survey-based research.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn with a passion for understanding consumer and market behavior.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story from data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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 an equal opportunities provider.

Location

Mandaluyong City, Ortigas CenterPhilippines

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.