Nielsen is a global leader in data management and research. At Nielsen, we measure performance for our clients and use analytics to help them grow their business. This is achieved across both our syndicated and custom research solutions.

We help our clients answer questions such as:

“How do consumers perceive our brand?”

“What is the impact and ROI of our sponsorships?“

“How engaged and satisfied are our fans and members?”

“What are the drivers and barriers to attendance?”

“How do we convert fringe fans to become avid fans?”

As Research Manager, Sports, you will be responsible for the day to day management of sports research projects. This is a great opportunity for a researcher, with a passion for sports, to diversify their knowledge and experience within a growing team.

What we offer? Opportunity to work in sports for a global market leader! Flexible working arrangements and a package of $100k. Candidates can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management of research studies.

• Support for the Commercial team on project scoping. This includes recommendations for best practice sampling and methodology, along with pricing

• Design of questionnaires, data analysis, chart building and insightful report writing with the provision of strategic recommendations

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including third party suppliers and our internal Operations, Customer Service and Commercial teams

• Execution of best practice research which garner actionable insights through high quality and strategic reporting

• Client facing at project kick-offs and debriefs

• Various admin tasks such as managing invoicing, supplier agreements and the research pipeline calendar

Requirements and Skills

• 2-5 years experience managing custom research projects

• Solid knowledge of the end-to-end research process and project management

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely, high quality project completion

• Superior analytical skills

• Professional at all times and willing to roll up sleeves

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Presenting skills desirable

• Some experience designing technical and commercial proposals from a client brief desirable

• Good knowledge and strong interest in sports industry                                                                     #LI-NS1

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