Research Analyst Job Opportunity in Kenya

Research Analyst Job Opportunity in a Leading FMCG

Our client is the biggest consumer products company in East Africa with consumer products spanning all areas of domestic use. 

The company is seeking to back up its marketing and product decisions with research and is looking to recruit a Research Analyst to drive its product and market research initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the digital and field data collection platform from questionnaires and other means.
  • Supervision of data collection – (data collection done using hand held gadgets and other methods).
  • Data cleaning and integrity checks / Quality control, data analysis and reporting.
  • Brand tracking and longitudinal market research coordination and supervision.
  • Training departmental and marketing staff on use of data analysis software’s.
  • Good computer modeling and statistical analysis skills (SPSS).
  • Prepare research reports and share them with management for action
  • Mapping out key research issues and planning to have them analysed.
  • Carrying out market intelligence and competitor products analysis as well as market share studies
  • Perform any other research related duties as required from time to time.
Qualification and Background
  • At least a  degree in Statistics and or Quantitative Analysis from a recognized institution
  • At least four (4) years’ experience in market/product analysis and research with a FMCG or research firm
  • Good grasp of the Consumer/FMCG industry and the trends in the
  • Mature and quick witted with the ability to fit in a fast paced business environment
  • Ability to think on their feet and act fast to capture market related information for management action
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Excellent report writing and communications skills
Skills and Character Traits
  • Ability to break down complex issues into easy product or market language
  • Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work effectively and enthusiastically within time constraints
  • Keen understanding of use of new technologies in research and analysis
  • Thrive on challenge in a fast growing innovative FMCG  culture
  • Adaptability to a highly competitive business culture.
  • High levels of integrity and ethical conduct.
If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to build a career research in the fast growing FMCG industry, kindly send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:

The Recruiter,
 
recruit.esquire@gmail.com
 

NB:
 Clearly indicate your current and expected salary. 

Closing date for applications is Friday, 30th January 2015. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.