Research Intelligence Manager

Research Intelligence Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)Salary: AED 17,000 + self benefitsAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Research Intelligence Manager to lead research and intelligence initiatives across multiple business units.

The role focuses on understanding consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes, with a strong emphasis on qualitative research to uncover meaningful insights that support business strategy and decision-making.The ideal candidate will be skilled at translating research findings into actionable recommendations and partnering with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities and address business challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesQualitative Research: Lead focus groups, in-depth interviews, exploratory studies, and consumer behavior research to understand customer needs, motivations, attitudes, and preferences.Research Leadership: Manage end-to-end research initiatives across business units, ensuring quality and alignment with business priorities.Market & Consumer Intelligence: Conduct market assessments, competitor analysis, and consumer trend research to identify opportunities and emerging market developments.Insight Generation: Interpret qualitative findings, customer feedback, market data, and behavioral trends to develop clear, actionable business recommendations.Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior leaders to define research objectives, identify knowledge gaps, and translate insights into strategic decisions.Agency Management: Brief and manage external research agencies, review methodologies, ensure research quality, and oversee timelines and budgets.Reporting & Communication: Present findings through clear reports, executive presentations, and insight narratives that support business planning.What We're Looking ForBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Analytics, or a related discipline.5–8 years of experience in consumer insights, market research, customer intelligence, or research consulting. Retail or consumer-facing industry experience is preferred.Strong expertise in qualitative research methodologies, including focus groups, in-depth interviews, discussion guide development, moderation, and thematic analysis.Good understanding of quantitative research and the ability to combine findings from different sources to build a comprehensive view of consumers and markets.Proven experience managing research projects, external agencies, and multiple stakeholders.Strong analytical thinking, communication, presentation, and insight storytelling skills, with the ability to translate research into practical business recommendations.