Job Description

Manager - CPGNoida Roles and responsibilities Execute business research projects in the area of strategy, procurement and/or marketing for various clients
Understand research objectives based on client type and accordingly develop a work approach; interpret and analyze information for accuracy, exhaustiveness and applicability
Work as a lead analyst and contribute to the entire project lifecycle across assignments through exhaustive research, data interpretation, insight generation/analysis, and report preparation
Synthesize analytical and actionable insights through qualitative and quantitative methods which provide solutions to the clients business problem, and present this information in a structured manner
Deliver high-quality, client-ready output consistently and on time; ensure there are no gaps in quality pertaining to research and analysis in the work under purview while working as lead analyst
As project lead:
Independently lead and guide team(s) on all aspects of execution, encompassing effort estimation, timelines, content, and client engagement (including emails and conference calls)
Manage projects/modules of projects with a team of research analysts by planning their work, performing quality checks on their output and giving them regular feedback on technical as well as business skills
Keep analyst team motivated, handle difficult situations, e.g., disagreement among team members
Coach and mentor analysts on best practices of research delivery
Ideal Candidate Excellent business research skills, as evidenced by extensive experience in utilizing such skills in a research environment
Critical thinking skills and analytical bend of mind, to seek the why, how and so-what of a problem statement
Superior problem solving abilities, strong business acumen and ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to translate client objectives/business requirements into clear deliverables
Proficient at identifying relevant tools and techniques to meet client objectives
Exceptional communication skills (both written and oral
Project management excellent project management skills including project planning, task prioritization and allocation, work delivery and quality management
People management ability to handle peoples aspirations, career goals and help them grow
Client management strong client service orientation; can establish positive client relationship
Degree in numerate discipline
MBA: Desirable
7 to 10 years of experience in the research and consulting (KPO) industry
Experience in gathering relevant information from a host of business research sources (reports, news, articles, databases, paid interviews, etc.) and synthesizing that in research environment
Experience in handling multiple projects and 5-6 memberteam, and managing resources efficiently
Experience in playing a client-facing role (over phone and email) manage client expectations, understand their requirements, and execute the tasks with the team
Experience in consumer products goods space : Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of various industries and other concepts such as competitive intelligence, best practices,
sourcing strategy, and key performance indicators
Knowledge of ones educational background with clear understanding of fundamentals and concepts : Expertise in using MS
PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Word creatively manner to deliver the desired output
Hands-on experience/knowledge of various databases such as LexisNexis, Thomson ONE, Bloomberg, and Capital IQ
Knowledge of conducting open-ended primary research to garner industry-specific insights
Education: MBA/ PGDMr r r r r r r Any Graduate
Industry: CRM/CallCentres/BPO/ITES/Med.Trans

Skills Required