THE ROLE
The Role of Research Manager offers the candidate a chance to join our recently launched UAE-based Brand Consulting team with Insights amp Analytics idendtified as a critical specialism required to help further grow our presence in the region The long-term ambition is to build an Insights amp Analytics team in market that can service clients and grow independently but initially the candidate will work closely with the London and US based Insighst amp Analytics teams offering both a market based resource and provide a strong understanding of local business pratcces and cultural nuances specific to the region As a local market expert the Research Manager will be integrated into all region-specific work that has an Insights amp Analytics scope against it whilst working with the client team to identify and action growth opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSWhat does the Research Manager role involve
- Partnership strategy and evaluation
- Provide clients with consultancy in appraising and evaluating partnership opportunities
- Activation planning insights
- Work alongside account planning team to generate insights that informs campaign strategy and channel planning on existing and new business
- Campaign measurement and evaluation
- Work alongside the client servicing teams to design implement and manage measurement and evaluation frameworks across a number of ongoing client projects
- New business development
- Identify and convert incremental growth opportunities amongst existing clients
- Help source new Middle East-based business development opportunities
- Contribute to new business opportunities both in market and globally
You will work closely with the client servicing team to fulfil a range of services from the list above
What are we looking for- Considerable experience working in a data analytical capacity at an agency consultancy brand or Rights Holder in the sports or media sector
- Experience working in the Middle East or with Middle Eastern-based clients
- Excellent data literacy and extensive use of analytical tools and applications e g Netbase Meltwater Creator IQ TGI GWI You Gov etc
- Excellent English speaker Arabic also highly desirable
- Proficient operating across time zones and to tight deadlines delivering work that is clear concise and impactful
- Experience of conducting research projects using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Considerable experience in translating multiple data sources inputs into concise coherent and actionable recommendations
- Experience of working with international and Middle East-based brands ideally within a marketing or brand strategy capacity
- A natural curiosity for how consumer trends technology and socio-political forces are shaping a rapidly changing world and the implications this has for media sports and entertainment
Considerable experience working in a data analytical capacity at an agency consultancy brand or Rights Holder in the sports or media sector
Experience working in the Middle East or with Middle Eastern-based clients
Excellent data literacy and extensive use of analytical tools and applications e g Netbase Meltwater Creator IQ TGI GWI You Gov etc Excellent English speaker Arabic also highly desirable
Proficient operating across time zones and to tight deadlines delivering work that is clear concise and impactful
Experience of conducting research projects using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Considerable experience in translating multiple data sources inputs into concise coherent and actionable recommendations
Experience of working with international and Middle East-based brands ideally within a marketing or brand strategy capacityA natural curiosity for how consumer trends technology and socio-political forces are shaping a rapidly changing world and the implications this has for media sports and entertainment
Considerable experience working in a data/analytical capacity at an agency, consultancy, brand or Rights Holder in the sports or media sector
Experience working in the Middle East, or with Middle Eastern-based clients
Excellent data literacy and extensive use of analytical tools and applications (e.g. Netbase, Meltwater, Creator IQ, TGI, GWI, You Gov, etc.)Excellent English speaker, Arabic also highly desirable
Proficient operating across time zones and to tight deadlines delivering work that is clear, concise and impactful.
Experience of conducting research projects using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Considerable experience in translating multiple…
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