Sampling Analyst

Ipsos Interactive Services is a part of Ipsos group, global market and public opinion research company which delivers information and analysis that makes our complex world easier and faster to navigate, and inspires our clients to make smarter decisions. Since 2000, Ipsos Interactive Services is a fully global company with regional hubs, satellites and local footprint all over in Ipsos group. Recently, the company has over 2,000 passionate online and mobile experts worldwide, from whom 1000+ only in Romania HUB (Bucharest, Brasov & Iasi). Our company's mission is to deliver industry leading research on a wide range of international projects for the Ipsos researchers and Ipsos end clients, everywhere, using the most complete range of techniques possible Online-Mobile and Offline at the highest levels of quality, security, speed and cost efficiency. Joining Ipsos offers you the opportunity to become part of an innovative, international Group that leads its markets. Ipsos has a strong presence in 90 countries, 18.000 employees and more than 5000 clients worldwide. A passionately company with curious experts that not only provide the most precise measurement, but shape it to provide True Understanding of Society, Markets and People. To do this we use the best of science, technology and know-how and apply the principles of security, simplicity, speed & substance to everything we do. So that our clients can act faster, smarter and bolder.

So what’s in it for you, as an IIS employee? Learning Opportunities, Flexible Benefits, Personalized Career Path, Rewarding Program, Fun & Wellness Events, and much more.



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Requirements:
1+ years experience in designing and managing online survey samples or research panels, preferably in a fast-paced marketing research context
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics or related field or equivalent in experience
Working knowledge of database software
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel software (., pivot tables, complex calculations), beginner knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.
Understanding of sampling practices and theory is a plus.

Main responsibilities:

Execute optimal sampling feasibility and sample blend based on project requirements, in a way that insures the research is fit for purpose, respondents are efficiently sampled, and costs are minimized.
Work collaboratively in the team environment to support department initiatives (., improving sample strategy, maximizing our sample resources).
Leverage new sample methodologies and techniques to achieve optimal feasibility, such as routers, real-time sampling, and sample exchanges.
Interface with external sample vendors to assess feasibility while choosing preferred vendors at the lowest costs.
Leverage new sample methodologies and techniques like routers, real-time sampling and sample exchanges.
Coordinate with Field Coordinator (Production) team for feasibility-related issues in field.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Superior quantitative abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group/level of individuals/positions
Ability to manage a number of projects in different stages successfully
Ability to negotiate and effectively display conflict management
Self-motivator with an interest and enthusiasm for research
Team player as well as hands-on individual contributor
Good judgment, tact, flexibility, organization and planning skills
Strong people skills, including excellent oral and written communications
Adaptability / ability over time to learn and apply sampling theory/strategy to feasibility