Application Deadline: June 16, 2022

About Frontieri: Frontieri Consult PLC, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a branch office in Berlin, Germany, is one of the leading consulting firms in Ethiopia. The firm was established in 2008 primarily to undertake research and consulting activities in several areas of development and disciplines to governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as bilateral and multilateral institutions.

Frontieri is home to talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. As such, the company has assembled competent professionals and works in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad. (For further information, please visit our website at: www.frontier.com).

To realize its vision and mission, Frontieri is currently seeking to hire a Senior Market Research Analyst whose role will impact our growth and expansion plan through viable social ventures, including leading the organization’s Market Research unit, identifying target clients, establishing pricing, managing the execution of sections strategy, and refining our revenue generating model.

Job Description

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for leading the market research section including identifying core services, talent searching, and developing relevant guidelines
• Identify strategic market opportunities and trends for accelerating growth and achieve organizational goals
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices relating to market research and the specific services provided by the company
• Conduct market researches on various sectors and topics for various groups of clients with the required standard and timeline coordinating with the various departments in the company
• Collate information; interpret data; make recommendations and present findings to clients in an easy-to-understand way
• Work with teams to develop systems, processes, and business strategy materials to meet the mission and strategic priorities of Frontieri
• Examine data from consumer surveys, interviews, and questionnaires and draw appropriate recommendations
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, business network and contacts within Ethiopia and neighboring countries in East Africa region generating additional revenue
• Lead the midterm plan of expanding the specific service areas of the section in to public opinion survey and media audience analytics
• Collaborate with company executives and division directors to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities
• Meet with potential clients and present company offerings and negotiate with business deals
• Prepare annual plans, and reports and ensure on time submission to the concerned body
• Contact potential partners and clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Carry out any other tasks normally required of a market research analyst and those others requested by immediate supervisors with the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of special projects in relation with market research

Job Requirements

• PhD/MA in Behavioral Economics, MBA in Marketing, MSc in International Marketing, MSc in Consumer Psychology, MSc in Sociology, MSc in Change leadership or related field
• Minimum of 7 years or above relevant work experience in the area of marketing, market research, business analysis & business consulting or market intelligence with in the business , international organizations or consultancy environment
• Proven track record in preparing strategic and operational plan, market data collection and interpretation, forecasting, trend analysis, etc. and attaining organizational growth
• Experience in market research activities of beverage, fast moving consumer good or agricultural products, banking and insurance industry and technology
• Ability to cope with fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Strong passion for quantitative social science and the world of marketing
• Candidate that has been featured in publications in the industries preferred
• Business Fluency in Amharic and English
• Analytic skills and research experience demonstrated by produced reports
• Excellent communication, presentation, IT and statistical skills.

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their applications/motivation letters along with their updated CV via email: career@frontieri.com

Note: State the position title on the subject line of your email