26/01/2022
Who we are
Ipsos is an independent market research company controlled and managed by research and advisory professionals. Founded in France in 1975, Ipsos has grown into a worldwide research group with a strong presence in all key markets. Ipsos ranks third in the global research industry.
Ipsos has been listed on the Paris Stock Exchange since 1999 and generated global revenues of € 1.837 million in 2020.
With offices in 90 countries, Ipsos HK delivers insightful expertise across nine service lines: Advisory, Brand Health Tracking, Audience Measurement, Healthcare, Ipsos UU, Customer Experience, Channel Performance, Market Strategy & Innovation, Observer & Social Intelligence Analytics.
Ipsos Strategy3 is an advisory unit within Ipsos. We specialize in helping businesses grow—we explore markets, understand consumers, build brands, and develop new products.
To meet our clients’ needs in Hong Kong, the Greater China region, as well as ASEAN, we are expanding our team and inviting applications for the role of Engagement Manager.
Visit www.ipsosstrategy3.com to learn more about Ipsos Strategy3’s offerings and capabilities.
Role Review:
Engagement Managers form the backbone of the Ipsos Strategy3 team in Hong Kong. Engagement Managers are responsible for leading a small team, multiple engagements, coach and mentor junior team members. As an Engagement Manager, you are integral for business development, proposal development, and project ex*****on. You will be leading multiple industry research and consulting engagements independently. You are also part of the critical infrastructure within the Strategy3 Team in Hong Kong, working with our local research teams and our international S3 offices.
Depending on experience, candidates may be considered for the role of Senior Consultant.
Key Responsibilities:
Project management and ex*****on
• Manage and execute all types of projects such as industry research/commercial due-diligence, growth strategy, business unit strategy, brand positioning/portfolio strategy, data analytics-driven consulting.
• Provide consultancy advice and recommendations for projects
• Oversee project management on fee, time, resources, team members
• Provide client liaison and management
• Review project reports and deliverables
• Conduct project presentation
• Oversee the quality of project deliverables
• Signoff and endorse project deliverables
Business Development and Sales
• Perform business development with current and new clients
• Conduct sales and acquire projects
• Conduct credentials presentations to clients
• Provide advice and propositions on project focus to clients
• Prepare proposals for clients
• Perform client management
• Contribute articles for PR purposes
Team / Staff Management
• Support the recruitment and the development a strong consulting team
• Effectively manage a team of junior consultants
• Provide feedback and be involved in performance evaluation and goal setting
Qualifications:
• Degree holder, preferably in business, management, economics, finance, marketing; MBA or other Masters’ programme with relevant experiences are also welcome to apply
• More than 5-years’ solid experience in business consulting, industry and commercial research, business-to-business research, market intelligence or management consulting, and overseas exposure or MNC experience
• Previous consulting experience in construction materials and services industry, B2B insurance, retail, healthcare, agriculture, industrial, private equity, or government preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel (and/or Python) analytics experience
• Excellent report editing skills, with fluent spoken and written knowledge of business English a must. Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, along with a strong client-driven mindset essential
We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment, and ensuring diversity of people and views. We recognize that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to reflect better and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We understand the importance of choice and offer a blended work environment - office and work from home.
Send us your application and we will reach back to you for a chat!
