GfK: Research Manager

Animal and Crop Health , Newbury, Berkshire. An alternative location in the UK or Europe may be possibl.

GfK Animal and Crop Health is the world’s largest, fastest growing marketing research company devoted to agriculture and animal health. We carry out domestic and international research projects on behalf of the world’s leading crop protection and animal health manufacturers.

We are seeking a Research Manager to join our syndicated research team at our global headquarters in Newbury, Berkshire. 

Job description, responsibilities

The main purpose of the Research Manager would be:

•    To provide support in the editing of quantitative data for global syndicated multi-client study programmes
•    To supply data and analyses as requested to meet internal and external clients’ needs
•    Provide support to the UK syndicated and custom research team

Key Activities would include:

•    Responsibility for editing datasets for syndicated study programmes in agriculture
•    Identify and secure data to populate products and other relevant agricultural data in UK and Europe for in-house sampling tools
•    Working with the global team in the development of innovative market quantification and other research studies

Experience, skills and competencies required

•    Agricultural degree level (or equivalent) with focus on crop rather than livestock production
•    BASIS qualified (Crop Protection) would be advantageous
•    Agronomy experience in the Crop Protection industry
•    An understanding and/or experience of market research in agriculture would be beneficial but not essential 
•    A practical working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
•    A high level of numeracy with the ability to undertake extended data analysis
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills working in a team environment
•    Candidate would need to be self-starting with the full support of the team in the UK

Our offer

GfK offers an excellent benefits package, innovative culture and opportunity to work with creative teams around the world. If you think you have the skills, energy and commitment we seek for this role, please submit your application as below.

To apply

Please note no third party applications will be accepted
Please upload your CV and Covering Letter using the ‘Quick Apply’ button below
For enquiries about the role or the application process please contact Stephanie Byrne, Senior Recruitment Assistant, GfK NOP Ltd on 020 7890 9593 or email hruk@gfk.com