Senior Market Researcher

<div><h3>Overview of the Role</h3><p>This is a demanding role in a rapidly growing global company. As a Senior Market Researcher for the MENA region you will work in a dynamic virtual and agile environment collaborating with cross-functional teams across Australia Europe the Americas and Africa.</p><p>You will be responsible for expanding the client portfolio driving revenue growth and positioning our market research solutions as trusted tools for business decision‑making. This role requires a combination of commercial acumen deep understanding of market research methodologies and insight into regional markets.</p><p>You will work with multi‑national clients across a range of industries supporting business needs including branding communications strategic planning customer experience product development and consumer behaviour.</p><p>This is a<b>DUBAI UAE</b>based regional client servicing role in a work‑from‑home capacity.</p><h3>Key Performance Areas</h3><p>Reporting to the<b>Managing Director: MENA</b>your key roles and responsibilities would include:</p><h3>Business Development and Client Acquisition</h3><ul><li>Drive new business development across the Middle East region focusing on strategic long‑term client relationships.</li><li>Identify pursue and convert opportunities in key sectors (FMCG retail telecom public sector).</li><li>Collaborate with the Managing Director to secure new business and expand accounts through upsell/cross‑sell strategies.</li><li>Achieve agreed revenue targets and contribute to regional growth.</li><li>Acquisition of at least THREE new clients in the first 6‑12 months.</li></ul><h3>Client Management and Relationship Building</h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to clients translating business challenges into tailored research solutions.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and retention.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams (research analytics operations) to deliver high‑quality outcomes.</li></ul><h3>Proposal Development and Commercial Management</h3><ul><li>Lead proposal development including methodology design pricing and commercial negotiation.</li><li>Ensure proposals are feasible profitable and aligned with client objectives.</li><li>Monitor and manage project budgets costs and quotes for research tasks.</li></ul><h3>Market and Competitive Intelligence</h3><ul><li>Track market trends competitor activity and emerging research methodologies to inform commercial strategy.</li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to management on market opportunities and risks.</li></ul><h3>Research Skills and Solution Development</h3><ul><li>Maintain a strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.</li><li>Work with researchers across the MDI network to design solutions survey questionnaires discussion guides and mobile engagement tasks.</li><li>Support reporting and insight delivery to clients ensuring actionable recommendations are clear and relevant.</li></ul><h3>Representation and Industry Engagement</h3><ul><li>Represent the company at regional industry events conferences and client meetings.</li><li>Promote the companys brand and capabilities to potential clients.</li></ul><h3>Project Management and Delivery Oversight</h3><ul><li>Manage projects from inception to delivery ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers coding data processing and recruitment agencies to ensure optimal project outcomes.</li><li>Participate in project planning and review meetings highlighting risks or delays as needed.</li></ul><h3>Data Analysis and Reporting Support</h3><ul><li>Provide guidance on data quality and QA processes.</li><li>Collaborate with research teams on analysis interpretation and reporting.</li><li>Present insights to clients ensuring findings align with their business objectives</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr