Total 6 research associate job vacancies in Ortigas Center

We are looking at the person to be the lead for a Tech/Telco + some FMCG clients in the Philippines. The person would be responsible for understanding the client business and translating the same into insights and new revenue for NielsenIQ. Also, integrating insights from across studies (qual and quant) to deliver value to the clients.

Business Development:

• Identify areas of opportunity for growth from existing clients managed
• Develop plans to cross-sell and introduce new services to current clients
  • Foster relationships at different levels and functions of the client organization (as applicable) to identify opportunities for incremental product/solution sales
• If possible, provide continuous feedback on competitive activities within assigned clients.

Client Servicing:

• Implement plans that will contribute to maximum client satisfaction and ensure continuous profitable and business growth.
• Ensure client service standards are implemented and enhanced as client expectations continue to evolve and change
• Lead the client servicing team and work closely with operations to ensure our commitments are met.
• Liaise with teams outside Philippines (e.g. analytics, subject-matter experts, etc. to ensure the solutions are best adapted to meet client’s needs)
• Provide product solutions and benefits to client business issues/opportunities by developing strategic initiatives for each client
• Oversee the management and conduct of assigned research projects including preparation, approval, and delivery of proposals, reports, and presentations
• Ensure team members are trained/ coached to handle client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the company policies on business conduct/ethics.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

Financial & process related:

• Ensure attention to costing & pricing at a project level – keeping in view total client relationship & implication on the total business.
• Contracts are completed and approved according to company's policies and guidelines.

People Management:

• Utilize the NielsenIQ framework to communicate and assess performance objectives, competency lists and development plans for your team.
• Ensure effective performance management system is implemented and aligned with regional directions in order to recognize desired performance for business advantage
• Establish high standards of performance and hold associates firmly accountable for meeting those standards
• Contribute to development and implementation of training plans to ensure that associates are able to grow
• Provide support, recognition, and feedback to assist associates in achieving the performance expectations and standards
• Act as coach, guide, and mentor to employees
• Ensure that associates are aware of the nature of their specific roles in relationship to the local market, the sub-region and overall regional operation
• Establish a strong team environment focused on exceeding internal and external client requirements.

The role will demand:

• Strong grasp of market research essentials and analytical abilities
• People focused and energized by successful collaboration – able to build strong client relationship & trust + build strong bonds with the team (larger team as a whole)
• Ability to recognize an opportunity (for business growth, for client value-addition, for people development)
  • Ability to hold a discussion with clients to understand a brief and recommend a suitable solution (be creative when situation demands)
• Willingness to roll-up sleeves to ensure a commitment is met
• Manage relationships and expectations as well as you manage projects, and your experience speaks for itself
• Curiosity and critical thinking
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

At First Gen we take pride in our work of energizing the Philippines through clean power generation technologies. As we grow to become the best in the industry, we are continuously searching for talent who are driven, empowered, and passionate about making a positive difference in the world.

We provide employees with ample opportunities and resources that enable them to perform at their best, contribute value, and help us achieve our Mission of “forging collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative future.”

First Gen wants you to be good at your job and be successful at it.  To this end, we will invest in your professional and personal growth by providing you with the right tools to effectively carry out your role as well as learning and development opportunities to advance your career.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general clerical and administrative support, which includes general office tasks such as but not limited to handling mail, drafting correspondences, preparing reports and presentations, maintaining and archiving records, taking minutes and drafting meeting reports, assisting in preparation of departmental budgets to meet the needs of the team.
• Assist the team in communicating with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide updates.
• Gather and upload documents in the HR system, ensuring completeness of the necessary documents.
• Provide a variety of business services such as arranging meeting room reservations, assist in the set-up and logistics for related events, functions and activities.
• Perform administrative control activities such as monitoring and processing of requisitions, ensure timely payment of invoices, monitor contracts and other similar tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 3 years work related experience
• Preferably with experience in handling HR systems

At First Gen we take pride in our work of energizing the Philippines through clean power generation technologies. As we grow to become the best in the industry, we are continuously searching for talent who are driven, empowered, and passionate about making a positive difference in the world.

We provide employees with ample opportunities and resources that enable them to perform at their best, contribute value, and help us achieve our Mission of “forging collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative future.”

First Gen wants you to be good at your job and be successful at it.  To this end, we will invest in your professional and personal growth by providing you with the right tools to effectively carry out your role as well as learning and development opportunities to advance your career.

• Perform contract acquisition function which includes but not limited to pricing/commercial strategy, preparation of contract, contract negotiation

• Perform contract management function ensuring contract compliance

• Participates actively in company’s branding initiatives and activities such as exhibits and sponsorships

• Develop presentations to internal/external customers

• Provide analysis of data to be used as presentation content

• Gather and manage data for market analysis through the use of basic data analysis methodologies.

• Make routine reports on market and customer analysis using word processing and spreadsheet capabilities

• Participate actively in the Company’s QESH programs, projects and activities.

• Perform other duties and tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

NielsenIQ’s Sales team is focused on growing revenue, finding new business opportunities and market penetration.  Sales is NielsenIQ’s growth engine which is instrumental for the company’s success. 

You will drive the overall sales, acquiring new customers and accounts in your scope; you will drive growth securing a sustainable sales pipeline developing new revenue opportunities and unlocking new budget holders.  

Responsibilities 

• Drive sales acquiring new customers and accounts in your scope securing new revenue opportunities and maintaining accurate forecasting. 
• Develop a solid and interconnected understanding of potential customer's industry/business/markets/clusters and their needs. 
• Generate and qualify leads increasing the overall sales pipeline. 
• Develop white space & win-back sales strategies. 
• Expand network / budget holders’ potential customers. 

This position will be responsible for delighting clients around Asia through delivering retail measurement insights and analysis. 

• Own and lead Retail Measurement & Consumer Panel analytics and insights for a set of clients for a specific FMCG industry across a regional cluster 
• To coach and train insights associates within the assigned industry within their regional cluster 
• To own the planned/ad hoc category review presentations, by collaborating with Consulting (e.g. attending briefing session and check-in review sessions) and identifying workforce allocation within Insight Associates.  
• To own Thought Leadership output for the assigned industry within their cluster and partner with the Cluster Leader to drive Thought Leadership for their industry across all Asia. 
• Coaching and supporting performance overview analysis and business issue analysis to Consumer Packaged Goods clients around Asia 
• Working closely with the Consulting Lead and Customer Service to transform customer experience 
• Support the cluster leader in team management and strategic initiatives 

This position will be responsible for delighting clients around Asia through delivering retail measurement insights and analysis. 

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Retail Measurement & Consumer Panel analytics and insights for a set of clients for a specific FMCG industry across a regional cluster 
• To coach and train insights associates within the assigned industry within their regional cluster 
• To own the planned/ad hoc category review presentations, by collaborating with Consulting (e.g. attending briefing session and check-in review sessions) and identifying workforce allocation within Insight Associates.  
• To own Thought Leadership output for the assigned industry within their cluster and partner with the Cluster Leader to drive Thought Leadership for their industry across all Asia. 
• Coaching and supporting performance overview analysis and business issue analysis to Consumer Packaged Goods clients around Asia 
• Working closely with the Consulting Lead and Customer Service to transform customer experience 
• Support the cluster leader in team management and strategic initiatives