Research Manager

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment

Posted 4 days ago, valid for a day

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Research Manager position is located in Farringdon, requiring two days in the office and offering a salary range of £40,000 to £42,000, with potential flexibility up to £45,000 plus bonus.
The role involves managing client accounts, developing brand reviews, and delivering narratives from customer and brand equity data, with 30% of time spent client-facing.
Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in a research role, preferably from an agency background, along with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
The team is small and collaborative, with members based in the UK and South Africa, and the company is expanding due to growing demand amidst a rebranding effort.
If you're interested in a fast-paced role within a leading consumer insights platform, this opportunity is ideal for those with a background in brand research and analytics.

Job Title: Research ManagerLocation: Farringdon (2 days in office, flexible)Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (can flex to £45k) + bonus

About the Company:Join a leading consumer insights platform helping clients track marketing effectiveness and brand equity. With a suite of products delivering "market research on tap," the company provides year-long subscriptions for live brand and competitive intelligence. As they undergo a rebrand in the coming weeks, they're expanding their team to meet growing demand.

The Team:A collaborative, small team split between the UK and South Africa. You'll report to the Head of Insights and work alongside another Research Manager and a Senior Strategy Partner in the UK, plus a Research Manager in South Africa. The team is fast-moving, and everyone steps in to help each other when needed.

The Role:As a Research Manager, you'll be client-facing (30% of your time), managing accounts, developing brand reviews, and delivering compelling narratives from customer and brand equity data. You'll work with a mix of quantitative (90%) and qualitative (10%) data, using AI language models to handle the qual side. The role involves developing insights, performing competitor analysis, and identifying opportunities for upselling, but without business development.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage client accounts and develop brand/competitor insights
Create quarterly brand reviews and competitor analysis reports
Present data-driven narratives and stories to clients
Travel for client meetings as required

Requirements:

3-4 years of experience in a research role (agency background preferred)
Strong experience with Excel (pivot tables) and PowerPoint
Good knowledge of brand research and analytics
SaaS experience is a plus
Client-facing experience, with a collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a high-tech, fast-paced environment

Interview Process:

Initial Interview with the Head of Insights (Teams) - Focus on skills and culture fit
Task - A 30-minute exercise to test your ability to build narratives from data
Final Interview with the Head of Insights and CEO (in person or online)

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