Assistant Research Manager at Ipsos Nigeria


About Ipsos Nigeria
Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.
Reports to: Lead Channel Performance
Contract Type: Full-Time
JOB PURPOSE
- The Assistant Research Manager, Channel Performance, supports the end-to-end delivery of retail audit and channel performance projects, from research design and planning through execution, analysis, reporting, and client presentation.
- The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality project delivery, strengthening client relationships, and providing actionable business insights that support client decision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the planning, execution, and delivery of channel performance and retail audit projects.
- Manage day-to-day client communication and help build strong client relationships.
- Conduct data analysis and prepare insightful reports and presentations.
- Coordinate project activities to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Develop training materials and support field team and client training.
- Contribute to process improvements, innovation, and automation initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve client and business objectives.
- Monitor industry trends and market developments.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistic Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in retail audit, market research, channel performance measurement, data analytics, or a related field. Experience managing research projects and client relationships.
- Proficiency in Power BI Excel, and data visualization.
EXPERTISE & COMPETENCIES
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research expertise.
- Experience in retail audit, channel performance measurement, and market intelligence.
- Proven ability to analyze consumer and trade data and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to
- support strategic business objectives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder
- management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated success in driving impact, leading initiatives, and collaborating across teams.
- Innovative, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management capabilities.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Effective time management and resilience in fast-paced environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships.
- High integrity, professionalism, accountability, and ethical standards.
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and business documentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong Power BI skills, including dashboard
- development and insight generation.
- Experience with large datasets, analytics, Al-driven solutions, and data tools is an advantage.
- Knowledge of programming and data analytics tools is desirable.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and de liver high-quality results.
- Power BI, Exceland data visualization tools Experience with FMCG, Retail or Consumer Insights Projects.
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should Cover letter and CVs should be sent to ipsosnigeria@ipsos.com Job title as Subiect of the application.
NOTE
Only shortlisted candidates will be insights contacted for interviews.






