Assistant Research Manager

About this role

This role is for a professional who will support end-to-end delivery of retail audit and channel performance projects in Lagos, from design and planning to execution, analysis, reporting and client presentations. The position focuses on delivering high-quality project outcomes, strengthening client relationships and providing actionable insights to aid decision making. The employer, Ipsos Group, is a large global research company offering data-driven solutions and services to a broad client base. The role reports to the Lead Channel and requires managing projects, data analysis and client interactions to drive growth and process improvement.

What you would do

• Manage Retail Audit and Channel Performance projects.
• Analyse data and deliver actionable business insights.
• Prepare reports and client presentations.
• Support client relationship management and business growth.
• Identify sales opportunities and contribute to proposal development.
• Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Drive process improvement and innovation.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail audit, market research, channel performance measurement, data analytics or related area.
• Experience managing research projects and client relationships.
• Strong quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Experience in retail audit and channel performance measurement.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong commercial and business acumen; sales and client management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office; strong Power BI and dashboard development skills.

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