Panel Project Manager

InSites Consulting is an international, innovative market research company that works for most of the well-known global brands and takes research forward on a daily basis.

As a fast growing company, we have a global footprint and we keep expanding.

Our team in Timisoara is the beating heart of project implementation within InSites Consulting - this is where all marketing research projects are being implemented and managed on an operational level, from technical development of research platforms and panel recruitment to quality checks, data analysis and overall project planning.

We are continuously looking for passionate graduates as well as experienced professionals, who are ready to pop their career! :)

General requirements & interests

Bachelor degree e.g. Marketing, Communication, Languages or a similar study
2-5 years of experience in market research, customer service or sales support, preferably in an international environment
Proficient in English
Excellent PC skills, strong interest in IT is a plus
Strong interest in market research
Dedicated to offering professional service delivery

Necessary skills

Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities
Flexible towards changes in day to day planning
Communicative and assertive
Stress resistant
Customer service minded
Accurate and striving for perfection
A genuine team player
Eager to learn
Analytical problem solver

Challenges & context

At InSites Consulting we believe in a strong collaboration & engagement with consumers to help shape the future of our client’s brands. Reaching out to the right consumers during a research project is crucial to address the research objectives appropriately. For each project we carefully select a group of consumers that is interested to participate in market research and voice their opinion via online communities or surveys.

These consumers are contacted and recruited through online panels, based on detailed profiling and specifications by the client. Both the consumer recruitment and the actual completion of the surveys happen online.

As Panel Project Manager you are part of our Panel Management team that is engaging panel members all over the world to participate in our market research projects. You will be responsible for panel sourcing on the research projects we conduct. Through our internal training program we will get you up to speed on all aspects of the job, supported by our local team Timisoara as well as our other teams in the rest of Europe. This position is a perfect fit for graduates in the beginning of their career with strong interest in market research.

Essential tasks & responsibilities

Think along with the research consultant on sampling strategy for your projects: profile and number of panel members to be recruited, recruitment process, how to maximize the engagement of panel members …

Select and invite panel members for specific research projects with respect for budget constraints & proposed timings via our online recruitment tools (direct mailing, e-mail, …)

Monitor field progress (number of invitations sent, number of completed surveys, …) and give regular feedback on project status to colleagues involved the research project

Liaise with external panel providers when needed, brief them on the sampling strategy, and closely follow-up on the progress

As you gain experience, you’ll play an active role in developing creative & innovative ways of engaging panel members and increasing panel member relation management

We are a crazy blend of academic visionaries, passionate marketers and research innovators who are determined to take research forward every day and bringing a sense of 'coolness' to it. We help our clients to let go and delegate real power to consumers, the ultimate key to making better marketing decisions and driving business growth. Today, more than 170 enthusiasts working in five offices get their energy from helping world leading brands to excel in marketing and to develop deeper connections with consumers on a global scale. Our recipe for success: a never-ceasing enthusiasm, a lot of hard work, a culture of sharing, and permanent innovation in research methods and marketing thought leadership. And last but not least: positively surprising our clients every day.