Market Research Project Manager

Keller Executive Search International

Market Research Project Manager for Keller Executive Search managing end-to-end research processes. Responsibilities include data verification, brief production, and workflow setup.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market and business research, with a strong ability to produce structured, decision-ready briefs and insights. Proficient in managing multiple research requests and utilizing research databases and spreadsheet tools effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market Research ExperienceCompetitive IntelligenceStructured Brief ProductionResearch Database FluencyStrong Excel Capability

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchBusiness ResearchInformation VerificationData AnalysisBrief Writing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Research DatabasesExcelGoogle SheetsOffice Tools

Industry Keywords

Competitive IntelligenceCommercial ResearchProfessional ServicesConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scope research requests, plan the approach, and see them through from first question to finished brief
Research and verify information on companies, sectors, and markets, across a range of business topics
Sustain ongoing tracking of relevant developments over time
Turn raw findings into clear, structured written briefs and summaries, translating facts into useful business insight
Support company, market, and competitive intelligence relevant to the firm’s core work
Maintain research files and reference materials for future use
Handle ad hoc research requests with strong accuracy and good turnaround
Help set up and refine the research function’s workflows, templates, and documentation as it takes shape

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genuine, hands-on experience in market or business research (a background in competitive intelligence, strategy/commercial research, or a related analytical field is a plus, not a substitute)
Demonstrated ability to research and verify information from multiple sources, quickly and accurately
Demonstrated ability to produce a clean, structured, decision-ready brief
Fluency with research databases, company/industry data sources, and standard spreadsheet/office tools
Strong written English and clear presentation of findings
Comfortable managing multiple research requests and shifting priorities
Able to independently scope and structure a body of research work without close supervision
Nice to Have
Familiarity with professional services, recruitment, or consulting environments
Strong Excel or Google Sheets capability
Experience preparing slides, summaries, or briefing materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunities for professional growth
Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers
Open communication environment