Field Executive, Market Research Operations (6 or 12 months Contract)

INSIGHTS TABLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Insights Table, a Singapore market research agency, seeks a dynamic, detail‑minded candidate to join our team. Fresh graduates or those with 1–2 years in market research are welcome to apply, with a focus on fieldwork operations and project management.

You will recruit and train surveyors, plan fieldwork, monitor progress, ensure data quality, manage budgets and documentation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver research projects on time.

Qualifications

• Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree advantageous.
• Fresh graduates welcome to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Good soft skills: approachable, candid, collaborative.
• Strong communication with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support fieldwork operations by coordinating field supervisors and interviewers.
• Recruit, brief and train new surveyor/interviewer hires.
• Assist in fieldwork planning and scheduling.
• Monitor fieldwork progress and quotas; ensure data quality and reliability.
• Run fieldwork with diverse survey methodologies and sampling methods.
• Escalate fieldwork issues in a timely manner.
• Manage project plans, timelines and SOPs; maintain documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Strong communication

Teamwork

Cross‑functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Diploma

Bachelor’s degree advantageous

Job description

JOB SCOPE

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team. The candidate may be a recent graduate, although 1–2 years of experience in market research would be advantageous.

The role entails two key fundamental areas:

Fieldwork Operations

• Support in managing the fieldwork team that comprises of field supervisors and interviewers/ surveyors to ensure smooth operations on the ground.
• Recruit, brief and train new surveyor/interviewer hires to ensure that they are knowledgeable about the project requirements and execute their tasks smoothly.
• Assist in fieldwork planning by assigning surveyors to various projects or schedules.
• Build strong rapport with the supervisors and interviewers.
• Monitor fieldwork progress/quotas closely.
• Conduct quality control checks on fieldwork as well as data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Able to run fieldwork based on a diverse array of survey methodologies and sampling methods.
• Escalate and address fieldwork issues in a timely manner.

Project Management

• Ensure project plans and schedules, including timelines and milestones, are adhered to.
• Support in establishing fieldwork plan,schedule, documentation, standard operating procedure (SOPs) and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with processes and documentations (e.g. consent forms, acknowledgement forms, call logs/updates)for the projects.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of projects to leadership and broader team.
• Manage project within budgeted cost and time and the resources required (e.g. tablets and incentives) are ready for deployment.
• Support the process of data cleaning and processing.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of research projects.

Job requirements and expectations

• Minimum qualification of diploma. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be advantageous.
• Fresh graduates (polytechnics or university) are welcome to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and being highly organised are important.
• Able to perform and remain poise even in challenging situations.
• Possesses great soft skills and personality -approachable, candid, go-getting and collaborative.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and fieldworkers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

About us

Welcome to the Insights Table. We are a market research agency that see ourselves being able to do better for the industry. On our table, we are proud of our drive, conviction, and authenticity to deliver best-in-class insights and value to our clients. We strive to create a work environment that excites and motivates our people on the table. An environment where individuals can be excited about starting their day, with a purpose, every day.

This is a table where insights are uncovered, curiosity leads to answers, important agenda are discussed, and informed decisions are made. Above all, everyone on the table enjoys coming together.