Retail Census Project Lead | Data & Insights

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Research Executive to manage retail census and in-store audit projects. This hybrid role involves overseeing fieldwork, collecting and validating data, and providing actionable insights through comprehensive reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences or similar, 3+ years in market research, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with tools like QGIS are advantageous. Join a dynamic team in a stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in market research, preferably with agency experience.
• Experience in retail tracking/audits is a plus.
• Strong administrative, computer, and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end retail census projects with adherence to sampling plans.
• Develop project plans and census-specific questionnaires.
• Train and manage field teams on methodology and data quality.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, or Research Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Spatial XL or QGIS

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Research Executive to manage retail census and in-store audit projects. This hybrid role involves overseeing fieldwork, collecting and validating data, and providing actionable insights through comprehensive reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences or similar, 3+ years in market research, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with tools like QGIS are advantageous. Join a dynamic team in a stimulating work environment.