Research Analyst Jobs in Lagos at Fine & Country
Fine & Country is a global real estate brand, specializing in
providing a premium service through exceptional marketing and
professionalism in the upper quartile of the market. Fine & Country
International W.A markets and sells hundreds of Nigeria's most
remarkable homes annually and provides real estate advisory services to
blue chip companies, corporate organizations and
institutional clients
since joining the global network in 2008. Whether you are looking for a
modern luxury home or a "smart" home with the latest in modern
conveniences, or you prefer an eco-friendly home, we can help you find
it all.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title:Research Analyst
Location: Lagos
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences,
needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors
affecting product demand.
- Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
- Attend staff conferences to provide management with information
and proposals concerning the promotion, distribution, design, and
pricing of company products or services.
- Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.
- Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature.
- Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data
(such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires), or arrange to
obtain existing data.
- Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs.
- Direct trained survey interviewers.
- Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.
- Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.
- Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace.
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.
- Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies,
collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters,
and other professionals.
Job Scope and Accountabilities:
- Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer
systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software,
set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by
telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing,
recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or
electronic/magnetic form.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with
others, and maintaining them over time.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying
information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or
similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events,
or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or
determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a
work activity.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing
specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
work.
- Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating
with people outside the organization, representing the organization to
customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
- This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information
and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range
objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying
principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down
information or data into separate parts.
Competencies and Skills:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people
are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking
questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and
reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional
methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or
teaching new things.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new
information for both current and future problem-solving and
decision-making.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or
approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs
and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Job Scope:
- Ability to work on instructions and with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics with immaculate integrity.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi task
Key Interfaces:
- All unit heads
- Staff members
- Temporary staff
- Auxiliary staff
- Suppliers, vendors and service providers
Key Performance Goals/Targets:
- Efficient & timely collation of research activities.
- Efficient and prompt communication Company wide.
- Cost effective purchases
- Well organised vendor records keeping.
- Efficient and prompt response to staff enquiries.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-4 years experience, out of which 2 must have been spent in a Real Estate Industry.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified Candidates should send their Resume to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline Friday 5th June, 2015.