Marketing Researcher | ReThink Recruitment Dubai, UAE

The Role

My client is a international logistics and global support services provider, who are looking for a dynamic Market Researcher to join their new team based in Dubai, reporting to the Marketing Manager.

They are looking for someone to come on board that is able to show initiative and get on with the job at hand on researching up and coming prospects in remote regions across the Middle East and North Africa.

The person MUST be a dynamic individual who is proactive, and will be able to work off a brief ‘go find out about mining in Africa’. Then you will need to gather all the info, use focus groups, put together the info and present the info to the marketing manager.

You must have managed a from beginning to end.

Objective:

Working closely with the Marketing Manager, the Market Researcher will utilise the full range of research techniques to conduct market research studies which will:

• Assist Support Services in the evaluation of new business opportunities

• Contribute to marketing strategies for new and existing business areas.

Research techniques will include but are not limited to: web-based research, analysis of secondary data, managing field and online surveys, competitor benchmarking and primary research e.g. focus groups, visiting clients, conducting interviews etc.

Key Tasks:

• In conjunction with Marketing Manager, meet with business stakeholders to understand the project and research requirements
• Formulate plans for approval by Marketing Manager to define the scope and methodology to research each project, utilizing all appropriate tools and techniques
• Conduct the research program including but not limited to:
- Internet research – utilizing search engines, directories, reference sites, databases
- Analysis of secondary data – corporate plans, annual reports, market surveys undertaken by third parties etc
- Writing, managing and undertaking the distribution of surveys and questionnaires
- Conducting qualitative or quantitative surveys, which may involve field, interview or focus group assessments;
- Briefing staff to assist as interviewers and researchers when appropriate; – this may be internal staff allocated to assist with a specific project, or external agencies appointed for a project.
• Use appropriate software to capture, manage and organize information; Excel, On-line survey tools etc
• Analyze and interpret data to identify patterns, solutions, and recommendations to produce detailed reports and summaries covering research process and findings for submissions to Marketing Manager and Business |Managers
• Support Marketing Manager in preparation of marketing and business strategies and presentations incorporating results of market research
• Utilising internet tools, carry out awareness and alerting services, to provide a source of information to the business on relevant topics

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Minimum of 1 -3 years experience working in a similar position
• Analytical and numerical skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• The ability to use initiative;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Creativity and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and drive;
• IT literacy – high degree of proficiency with Excel, survey and reporting tools etc
• Familiar with internet research tools (search engines, directories, reference sites, databases etc)
• Ability to analyze and evaluate web resources
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to remote and sometimes challenging environments in order to conduct research

Desirable:

• Minimum of five years experience working within a marketing environment
• Experience in both consumer and trade marketing
• Experience in retail, catering, food and beverage or facilities management would be beneficial
• Good presentation skills – proficient in MS Powerpoint
• International experience
• Ability to think strategically whilst delivering on a tactical basis

Benefits:

My client is looking to pay 15,000 AED per month, plus medical insurance, 25 days annual leave and 1 return air ticket per year.

If you are interested please submit an up to date copy of your CV.

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