Assistant Research Manager

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.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Research Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Lead Channel

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-making.

Responsibilities

• Support client relationship management and business growth.
• Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Prepare reports and client presentations.
• Analyse data and deliver actionable business insights.
• Identify sales opportunities and contribute to proposal development.
• Drive process improvement and innovation.
• Manage Retail Audit and Channel Performance projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing research projects and client relationships.
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistic Marketing, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in retail audit, market research, channel performance measurement, data analytics, or a related field.

Expertise & Competencies:

• Strong quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Experience in retail audit and channel performance measurement.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong Power BI and dashboard development skills.
• Knowledge of programming and data analytics tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong commercial and business acumen. Sales, client management, and business development skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Application Deadline: 4th November, 2026.