Nation Media Group Research & Market Insights / Intelligence Manager Job in Kenya

Research & Market Insights / Intelligence Manager

Job Ref: HR-RMIM-04-2014

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

We are searching for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Research & Market Insights / Intelligence Manager in the Marketing Department. 

We invite candidates who are innovative, performance driven and possess excellent transferrable skills with good track record of achievement in past roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to develop adhoc/customized research methodology for tracking customer satisfaction and perceptions of brands.
• Build enduring relationships with suppliers and managing projects to completion; from briefing to presentation.
• Work with internal stakeholders to integrate research findings with other sources of customer data, aligning insights with strategic goals of the business.
• Convert high complexity into simplicity - emphasizing the broad picture, picking out key detail and translating data and information into meaningful insights.
• Combine data, judgment and experience.
• Balance research best practice and a strong commercial perspective; achieving both high quality and maximum value - ability to see beyond the research and think about what is best for the business.
• Actively seek and take advantage of ideas, best practices, and solutions developed elsewhere.
• Work and collaborate across functions, geographies, cultures and with people from different backgrounds.
• Develop strategic frameworks and marketing strategy

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Basic degree in a relevant field
• 3 to 4 years of experience in market research.
• Must be able to work autonomously; with direction and intelligence.
• Technical understanding of market research
• Ability to deal with a range of non-research staff; championing research as a necessary component of marketing strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work during odd hours

The position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 3rd May, 2014

Note: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.