Junior Team Lead - Asian market

TSMG; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG is seeking a motivated Junior Team Lead to support data collection projects and oversee field teams. You will coordinate timelines, allocate resources, and ensure quality across recruitment and data collection efforts in the local market.

You will supervise small teams, train staff, and report progress to management, while applying strong organizational and communication skills to meet milestones under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 1–2 years in data collection, field operations, market research, or team coordination.
• Strong knowledge of the local market and cultural dynamics for recruitment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of data collection projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Supervise and guide small field teams, ensuring adherence to project protocols and deadlines.
• Use knowledge of the local market to support participant recruitment strategies and optimize outreach.
• Monitor data quality, troubleshoot issues, and elevate challenges to senior management when needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams (research, operations, project management) to align fieldwork with project goals.
• Contribute to training sessions for field staff and provide feedback to improve team performance.
• Prepare status updates and project documentation for management review.

Skills

Local market knowledge

Organizational & communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Market Research, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Team Lead to support and oversee data collection projects. The role involves coordinating field teams, ensuring project milestones are met, and leveraging knowledge of the local market to drive effective participant recruitment and data quality. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop leadership skills while contributing to impactful research and operational initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of data collection projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Supervise and guide small field teams, ensuring adherence to project protocols and deadlines.
• Use knowledge of the local market to support participant recruitment strategies and optimize outreach.
• Monitor data quality, troubleshoot issues, and elevate challenges to senior management when needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams (research, operations, project management) to align fieldwork with project goals.
• Contribute to training sessions for field staff and provide feedback to improve team performance.
• Prepare status updates and project documentation for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Sciences, Market Research, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in data collection, field operations, market research, or team coordination.
• Strong knowledge of the local market and cultural dynamics relevant to participant recruitment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage small teams effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a team coordinator, project assistant, or junior lead in data-driven environments.
• Familiarity with survey tools, participant databases, or digital recruitment platforms.
• Fluency in multiple local languages is an asset.

Locations

Bangkok, Jakarta, Tokyo, Hanoi, Seoul, Manila