Senior Group Manager

Job Description

CountryIndiaJob FamilyProduct & Clients.Market research is the original data driven business. Incubated and spun - off from a university , we have earned the trust of the worlds biggest companies and leading brands for more than 80 years. Today , everything at GfK starts and ends with Data and Science . We are proud of our heritage and our future: Currently we are on a transformational journey from a traditional market research company to a trusted provider of prescriptive data analytics powered by cutting edge technology. This is only possible with extraordinary people and this is why we are looking for YOU to help shape our future. Job DescriptionResearch Management Brief understanding of the marketing problem or why the client wants to do the study , what decisions impinge on this study. Proposal ability to translate the marketing issue into research tasks , recommending an appropriate research design at correct price. Research Instruments translating the proposed approach into suitable instruments , being sensitive to how to ask the question , when to ask the question and how to measure the response. Field management knowledge about field , preparation of realistic budget , keeping fieldwork cost & time in control and ability to get the work done amicably. Analysis thoroughness of analysis plan , ability to get the work done on time amicably , understanding & application of relevant tools & techniques Presentation flow , visual appeal & style of presentation Conclusions ability to interpret the data correctly , converting the data into information that can be used to client and providing the solution to the marketing problem. Client Management Client understanding Ability to think beyond the project and look at a client as a whole , his business & its reality , his marketing needs and the way they view research , their working culture etc. Relationship building being sensitive to the nature of the research person at the client end , suitably adopting strategies to circumvent his idiosyncrasies , aiding the client new information regarding his business and research or marketing developments continuously , Business generation seeking & pursuing different possible avenues so that the business from the client can increase , looking out for opportunities to sell more or cross - sell etc. Business Management Revenue management increasing revenue from existing clients , generating new clients , exploring new avenues of business opportunities (products , syndicated research , new markets) , managing profitability. Resource management planning manpower , efficient deployment of manpower , management of infrastructural (office , computers etc) needs , developing suppliers Enhancement of organisation s image internal & external ambassador of the company s culture and values , strong presence in forums that help build companies image etc. Personal traits Communication ability day to day , spoken (personal (intra - inter) / presentations) , written (proposals or reports) Self - initiative looking beyond immediate realm of work , knowledge accumulation , office administration issues Comradeship high sense of belongingness , committed , works amicably with peers or juniors or persons from other functions , respect others , tries to find a solution through discussions Leadership quality training , motivating , delegating , deploying as per ability , creating a pleasant working environment , getting work done amicably .Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. We make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self - starters , who accept challenges and create solutions. We are excited to get to know you.,

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