Senior Research Manager

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu Intelligence empowers brands with HUMAN INTELLIGENCE to drive growth, creativity and new thinking.  We lead transformative, people-centric initiatives that drive societal change.  With our unparalleled insights into human behaviour, societal shifts, and technology, we empower clients to pioneer the future.

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Senior Research Manager to join our Intelligence team in either Melbourne or Sydney.

The role:

As the Senior Research Manager, you will be supporting the development and execution of key research projects within the Intelligence team, assisting the Research Directors in managing on-going tracking projects, generating actionable insights from various data sources as well as managing the research tools and day-to-day communication with internal stakeholders and clients.

Core responsibilities:

• Manage the day the day running of ongoing tracking projects – from set-up, through execution & delivery, to final stages and reporting

• Prepare research reports and communicate research findings to internal and external stakeholders

• Manage the full scope of research projects from start to finish

• Contribute to the design, development and packaging of intelligence products

• Creating training modules and materials to train internal staff and/or other departments

• Working through internal data sources and secondary data (both quantitative and qualitative) and how it can be applied to effectively to address research questions and leverage outcomes

• Interpret data, write reports, and make actionable recommendations

• Fostering meaningful relationships with external suppliers

A bit about you:

• Q Research experience (essential)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting quantitative primary research, including scoping objectives, developing methodology, questionnaire design, manage fieldwork, data analysis, reporting and presenting results

• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret data from multiple sources (quantitative, qualitative, secondary, syndicated, etc.)

• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong knowledge of basic statistical methods and strong analytical skills

• Strong understanding of quantitative research techniques and methodologies

• Working knowledge of survey software tools (Desired but not essential)

• Good visualisation skills (Desired but not essential)

• Media knowledge/experience (desired but not essential)

• SPSS experience (desired but not essential)

• Bachelors or advanced degree in marketing, statistics, mathematics, or related field

What’s in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

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