Research Executive – Consumer Research at Safaricom Kenya

3 Years
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Company Details
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Description: Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader.
Job Description

Key accountabilities & responsibilities 

  • Deliver insights that are fit for purpose within the consumer segments 
  • Deliver insights that are strategic and that fit with the long term marketing strategies of the company
  • Identify opportunities for growth within the assigned segments
  • Embed and drive the understanding of consumer motivation and identification of opportunities that will unlock growth for the business
  • Size market opportunities
  • Champion and drive world class consumer understanding and insights that will drive growth using a variety of best practice and processes
  • Putting the consumers at the heart of everything, actively inspire and influence Research and product teams to ensure they ingrain consumer feedback/insights in the brand/product strategy and marketing activities to maximize effectiveness and profitability
  • Drive customer centric culture both with internal and external customers
  • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
  • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.

Qualifications

  • Degree from a recognized university preferably Statistics or Data science 
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a research role
  • Conversant with Telecommunication/Technology data products 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills
  • Proactive, confident, energetic and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude and good organization skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and decision making skills.
  • Understanding and Knowledge of how machine learning and artificial intelligence can be applied in Market Research
  • Proficiency in analyzing data from social media platforms to gauge consumer sentiment and engagement.
  • Ability to use advanced Excel functions, such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros, to manipulate and analyze data efficiently
  • Exposure and Understanding of Digital Qualitative
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interpret complex data and present findings in a clear and concise manner
  • Knowledge of market research methodologies and techniques
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

research 
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