Research Director

  • General
  • P.R. China - Shanghai

Our client is the world leading market research group specialized in consumer insights

and shopper behavior. For this client, Talent Fishers is looking for a Research Director,

to accompany the growth of the activity in Asia.



Location: Shanghai, P.R. China

Reporting to: China GM & Singapore GM



Job description



- Organizational:

- Working closely with the Senior Research Director and Global Managing Director on organizational objectives

- Managing implementation/ execution of the organizational objectives within the quantitative team

- Accountability for implementation of organizational objectives within the quantitative team

- Participating in account planning within the larger global account teams



- Staff Management:

- Oversight/ Mentoring/ Training/ Accountability for the quantitative team

- Responsibility for overall quality of each team's work

- Accountability for cost management across the quantitative team, with an eye to overall office cost management and revenue



- Client Relationship:

- Primary interface with a number of key clients serviced out of the Shanghai office

- Preparing proposals/ consulting on study design

- Writing, reviewing reports & presenting study findings to clients

- Leading training efforts (internal and external)

- Contributing to added-value efforts for these clients (meta-analyses, etc.)



Job Requirements

- Minimum 8 years experience providing an understanding of marketing research issues and methodologies, primarily through supplier-side research positions.

- Proven ability to take initiative, think creatively and communicate effectively within office and with clients.

- Substantial experience with quantitative analysis.

- Proven experience with team building and management of a diversified research team.

- Strong statistical background with the ability to create PowerPoint charts and presentations.

- Strong analytical ability, report writing and presentation skills.

- Travel required to market services, coordinate projects, and present findings.

- Must have some experience in retail, consumer and packaging research for global brands.

- Must be a self-starter with strong attention to detail who enjoys multi-tasking and can meet deadlines while working under pressure.

- Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.

- Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin required.





Suitable candidates will be contacted within one month upon application.

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