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Job Description: We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic-minded Research Manager to lead our research initiatives. This role involves conducting market research, analyzing trends, and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping business strategies through in-depth research and data analysis.

• Develop and implement research strategies to analyze industry trends and market opportunities.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support business objectives.
• Analyze data and generate comprehensive reports to provide strategic insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand research needs and deliver actionable findings.
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging market developments.
• Prepare and present research reports to stakeholders in an organized and insightful manner.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and relevance in all research activities.

• Graduation in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Statistics, or Market Research.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in research tools and data visualization techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

At Reliant Surveyors, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your insights and contributions.

If you are passionate about research and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV and cover letter to (emailprotected).

We’re looking for a dynamic, commercially savvy Research Manager to join our high-energy team of expert researchers, marketing innovators, and strategic consultants. This is an amazing opportunity to drive transformation, inspire teams, and deliver insights that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research projects from proposal development through to final presentation.
• Design bespoke, commercially viable research strategies tailored to client challenges.
• Contribute to business development by responding to RFPs, engaging prospects, and supporting sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction.
• Mentor junior researchers and peers, supporting their professional growth.
• Contribute to team development and company-wide initiatives, including training days and awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchers to ensure seamless project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in market research, with a strong focus on quantitative methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

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We're looking for a dynamic, commercially savvy Research Manager to join our high-energy team of expert researchers, marketing innovators, and strategic consultants. This is an amazing opportunity to drive transformation, inspire teams, and deliver insights that matter.

• Lead research projects from proposal development through to final presentation.
• Design bespoke, commercially viable research strategies tailored to client challenges.
• Contribute to business development by responding to RFPs, engaging prospects, and supporting sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction.
• Mentor junior researchers and peers, supporting their professional growth.
• Contribute to team development and company-wide initiatives, including training days and awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchers to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Proven expertise in market research, with a strong focus on quantitative methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Marketing, and Consulting
• Industries: Market Research

Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Manager to join our fast-paced team of seasoned researchers, marketing professionals, and consultants. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality insights and driving strategic decision-making for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage research projects across the full lifecycle—from proposal development to final presentation.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable research proposals tailored to client needs, and participate in client meetings to shape primary research strategies.
• Drive business development activities to meet sales targets, including responding to enquiries and requests for proposals.
• Build and nurture client relationships , both new and existing, ensuring long-term engagement and satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor junior staff , helping them develop core research skills and grow professionally.
• Support team development , including mentoring peers and contributing to company-wide initiatives.
• Participate in organisational activities , such as training days, CSR events, and team awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchers as needed to support project delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in market research, with strong knowledge of research techniques and methodologies - quantitative preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.

We're looking for a dynamic, commercially savvy Research Manager to join our high-energy team of expert researchers, marketing innovators, and strategic consultants. This is an amazing opportunity to drive transformation, inspire teams, and deliver insights that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research projects from proposal development through to final presentation.
• Design bespoke, commercially viable research strategies tailored to client challenges.
• Contribute to business development by responding to RFPs, engaging prospects, and supporting sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction.
• Mentor junior researchers and peers, supporting their professional growth.
• Contribute to team development and company-wide initiatives, including training days and awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchers to ensure seamless project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in market research, with a strong focus on quantitative methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Manager to join our fast-paced team of seasoned researchers, marketing professionals, and consultants. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality insights and driving strategic decision-making for our clients.

• Lead and manage research projects across the full lifecycle—from proposal development to final presentation.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable research proposals tailored to client needs, and participate in client meetings to shape primary research strategies.
• Drive business development activities to meet sales targets, including responding to enquiries and requests for proposals.
• Build and nurture client relationships, both new and existing, ensuring long-term engagement and satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, helping them develop core research skills and grow professionally.
• Support team development, including mentoring peers and contributing to company-wide initiatives.
• Participate in organisational activities, such as training days, CSR events, and team awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchers as needed to support project delivery.

• Proven experience in market research, with strong knowledge of research techniques and methodologies - quantitative preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.

Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, United Arab Emirates

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that's out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the world's leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar's 30,000 people help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Market Research

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time left to apply End Date: September 18, days left to apply)

job requisition id R

Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Manager to join our fast-paced team of seasoned researchers, marketing professionals, and consultants. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality insights and driving strategic decision-making for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage research projects across the full lifecycle—from proposal development to final presentation.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable research proposals tailored to client needs, and participate in client meetings to shape primary research strategies.
• Drive business development activities to meet sales targets, including responding to enquiries and requests for proposals.
• Build and nurture client relationships , both new and existing, ensuring long-term engagement and satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor junior staff , helping them develop core research skills and grow professionally.
• Support team development , including mentoring peers and contributing to company-wide initiatives.
• Participate in organisational activities , such as training days, CSR events, and team awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchers as needed to support project delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in market research, with strong knowledge of research techniques and methodologies - quantitative preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.

Location

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitiveand alsoto support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that's out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health andwell beingis taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the world's leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar's 30,000 people help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.

Kantar is the world's leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar's 25000 people help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.

For information about how Kantar processes your personal data in the job application process, please click here to read our candidate privacy notice.

Who We Are

Established in 2002 Ventures Middle East (VME) is an international management consulting company providing strategic business advisory services across the GCC and the wider MENA region.

Since inception our multinational executive leadership team empowers clients with access to an established business network market insights and the competitive edge necessary for success. We cover all sectors and industries and provide unparalleled customized analysis and superior strategic insights.

Job Purpose:

The Research Manager will lead and oversee the design execution and delivery of market research projects ensuring high-quality outputs and actionable insights for clients. The role requires managing multiple research studies supervising a team of researchers and contributing to business development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end market research projects (quantitative and qualitative) across various industries.
• Develop research proposals design methodologies and create research instruments (questionnaires discussion guides).
• Oversee data collection data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Prepare and present research findings and recommendations to clients.
• Manage and mentor junior researchers and ensure team development.
• Maintain regular communication with clients providing updates and managing expectations.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to timelines and budgets for all projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as analytics fieldwork and data processing.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying client needs and proposing new research solutions.
• Stay updated on market trends research techniques and industry developments.
• Ensure all research activities comply with relevant ethical guidelines and company policies.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Statistics Sociology or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a market research agency or client-side research role.
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent client management and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in research tools and software (e.g. SPSS Excel PowerPoint).
• Experience with online survey platforms and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong leadership team management and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with research in different sectors: FMCG Automotive Government Healthcare etc.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience with syndicated studies or customized research solutions.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

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time left to apply End Date: September 18, 2025 (21 days left to apply)

job requisition id R

Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Manager to join our fast-paced team of seasoned researchers, marketing professionals, and consultants. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality insights and driving strategic decision-making for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage research projectsacross the full lifecycle—from proposal development to final presentation.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable research proposalstailored to client needs, and participate in client meetings to shape primary research strategies.
• Drive business development activitiesto meet sales targets, including responding to enquiries and requests for proposals.
• Build and nurture client relationships, both new and existing, ensuring long-term engagement and satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, helping them develop core research skills and grow professionally.
• Support team development, including mentoring peers and contributing to company-wide initiatives.
• Participate in organisational activities, such as training days, CSR events, and team awaydays.
• Manage freelance researchersas needed to support project delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in market research, with strong knowledge of research techniques and methodologies - quantitative preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.

Location

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitiveand alsoto support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health andwell beingis taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 25000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

For information about how Kantar processes your personal data in the job application process, please click here to read our candidate privacy notice.