research director

RESEARCH DIRECTOR
LOCATION:
HO CHI MINH CITY,
VIETNAM
CLOSING DATE:
UNTIL FOUND
FMCG AND RETAIL
Epinion was founded in Denmark in
1999. In 2008, we opened our first
office in Asia and have been growing
fast ever since. Increasingly more and
more companies are turning to us for
their research needs across the
region.
IF YOU’RE
BOLD ENOUGH.
JOIN EPINION.
Epinion is looking for great talents to join our fast growing team. This is your chance to
continuously challenge yourself to discover your abilities in an international working
environment.
We believe the people factor defines the culture and success of the company. From
Europe to Asia, Epinion has been thriving for the best working environments, where we
create changes and make things happen. We acknowledge the contribution of each
individual and provide our staff plenty of room to grow by designing intensive training
programs each year.
Be a part of our success and join us now!
RESEARCH DIRECTOR,
FMCG and RETAIL
DIRECTOR
Do you want to disrupt the industry?
Provide fresh perspectives to FMCG
and Retail clients? Help them to
become better at data investments and
exploit emerging market research
technologies? Then read on
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MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH DIRECTOR, FMCG and RETAIL
As our new Research Director, you will be charged with the assignment to ensure this happens
within the FMCG and Retail vertical in Vietnam. Your task will be to run, position and grow our
business within FMCG and Retail and ensure that we fully realize the potential.
CLIENT SERVICING
Introduce services and challenge the client’s perception and thinking
Build client partnerships with targeted clients
Undertake sales activities independently and in cooperation with account managers
Develop proposals and prepare world-class credentials that can be used across teams
Drive client satisfaction by providing high quality deliverables
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Achieve revenue and profitability targets.
Ensure continuous market scoping initiatives and manage pipeline
Contribute to overall business development by generating revenue and/or cost savings ideas
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MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH DIRECTOR, FMCG and RETAIL
In the role as Research Director, you will be working closely with several client service teams. In
close cooperation with the Group Business Area Leader for FMCG and Retail, you will take a key role
in the development of Epinion’s service portfolio. The right candidate will be joining Epinion Group’s
Senior Management Team and will report to the Managing Director, Asia.
FUNCTIONAL
Develop and nurture deep expertise within research techniques and FMCG and Retail
Catalogue knowledge and expertise for easy access by others
Proactively share expertise
Identify and recommend new services
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Ensure recognition of effective work performance
Inspire people to challenge the status-quo
Coach account managers on account planning
Coach researchers on research design and best practices
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH DIRECTOR, FMCG and RETAIL
University degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Studies, Statistics, Social Science or related fields.
10+ years working experience in market research and a deep understanding of FMCG and Retail.
Proven track record in building teams, business development and holding P/L responsibility.
Desire and ability to drive sales and business development.
Leadership experience from an international company.
Persuasive communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Can-do attitude, high level of commitment and self-motivation.
Goal oriented, driven to achieve; having a sense of urgency and a demonstrated ability to go above and beyond the call of duty.
Demonstrates enthusiasm, confidence and an optimistic outlook.
Experience and understanding of emerging research techniques is a plus.
Expert knowledge and experience with segmentation, usage and attitude and/or shopper research is also a plus.
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BENEFITS AND APPLICATION
Benefit
Application
We offer the right candidate an interesting and
If you are interested in this position and match
challenging position. You will be joining a young
the requirements, please email the following
team of highly motivated international
documents as soon as possible:
colleagues in a pleasant working environment
with a high focus on improvement and fun.
Competitive salary & incentive package.
13th month salary and bonus.
Training opportunities (internal and external)
Special healthcare and insurance package.
Professional international working style with
Cover letter in English
C.V in English
References and academic transcripts if
available.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
We value diversity
Epinion sees diversity as a
resource and appreciates that
each employee contributes with
their particular background,
personality and abilities. We
encourage all qualified
applicants regardless of religion,
sexual orientation, ethnicity and
physical disabilities. Our final
decision is 100% based on
merits.
for interview and application will not be
returned. Thank you for your understanding.
close contact to colleagues around the world.
2 days off on Christmas.
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INTERESTED? SUBMIT YOUR
APPLICATION TODAY
HR DEPARTMENT
ASIA:
jobs.asia@epinionglobal.com
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