Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Manager - Consumer Research

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary
Manage all primary and secondary research activities to deliver market insights for effective decision-making.

Principal Functions


  • Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Plan and monitor tactical studies related to brand health checks, market segmentation, customer satisfaction studies, mystery shopping, network quality check, retail audits and other ad-hoc studies.
  • Prepare and implement an annual research plan aimed at conducting market research activities to provide accurate and timely information on consumer trends/patterns/preferences.
  • Set research guidelines in compliance with tested leading practices.
  • Define the research methodologies and instruments to be used for each research project.
  • Review questionnaires, moderator guides and other research tools and ensure compliance with tested leading practices.
  • Conduct spot checks on all field research projects (especially those conducted by third-party market research companies) to validate findings and ensure data integrity.
  • Review proposals and conduct selection of third-party market research companies.
  • Liaise with research agencies and ensure proper communication of survey objectives to them.
  • Interpret research findings and distil key highlights from survey results. Present research findings to user departments/divisions/units as required.
  • Conduct regular reviews of all data sources and suppliers to ensure quality control.
  • Provide clear direction, set targets, prioritize tasks and assign responsibilities to each member of the Etisalat market research team.
  • Assist in implementing the unit?s work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
  • Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
  • Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates? performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
  • Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Commercial Planning.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Commercial Planning.


Requirements



  • First degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline.
  • Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
  • Six (6) to eight ( years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.



Mode of Application: Click here to apply

Closing Date: 16th May, 2014