Research executive

Position: Research Executive (Retail Census)
Division: Research Operations
Location: Port Elizabeth (Hybrid – Mon-Wed in office; Thu-Fri remote)
Work Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 – 16:30 | Fri 8:00 – 15:30
Reports to: Research Manager Role Overview

The Research Executive manages retail census and in-store audit projects from start to finish. This includes overseeing fieldwork, collecting and validating data, and analysing retail coverage to provide actionable insights. The role also involves reporting to clients, supporting internal teams, and contributing to sales and distribution strategies. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end retail census projects, ensuring complete coverage and adherence to sampling plans. Develop project plans, fieldwork protocols, and census-specific questionnaires. Train and manage field teams on methodology, channel classification, and data quality standards. Monitor fieldwork progress and ensure accurate store enumeration. Implement quality co...