Program Analyst and Coordinator, South Africa

at  Advantage Group International

WHAT MATTERS TO US:

Thirty years ago, in Toronto, Canada, Founder Ron Pirie championed the belief that businesses work better together when they commit to actively listening and responding to each other’s feedback.
From humble beginnings and a staunch and universal belief that stronger collaboration leads to better business results in any market and any industry, our relationship benchmarking capabilities have become the gold standard for measuring business-to-business engagement in over 40 countries.
The South African business is on a growth journey building its core program, custom research and advisory capabilities. The growth path includes expansion into EA, NA, CA and WA, along with opportunities in Professional Services, Telco and Pharma Sectors. Our clients include leading local and international FMCG brands, Distributors and Retailers. We are passionate about data, analytics, insights and business transformation. The ideal candidate is someone who is a stickler for detail, loves working with data and managing programs and operations, has and has a client-centric and growth mindset.

THE CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS THAT MATTER:

• Numeracy and a keen eye for detail and a level of comfort with data analysis
• Outstanding initiative with a “can-do” attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and with supplier/retailer contacts at all levels
• Ability to reliably work with limited supervision and a high sense of urgency

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE:

The Program Analyst and Co-ordinator will support the administration and delivery of key Advantage programs in the South African business. You will help to manage our annual research programs through the key stages of program specifications, fieldwork, report production and insight delivery. Advantage Group International is a global business and the Analyst, reporting to the Program Manager, will also work closely with colleagues in our global office in Toronto, the Euro/Africa region and other markets.

This role is initially to be home office based in Johannesburg. Expected travel is low to moderate but may be higher at peak times of the year:

• Meetings with and presentations to senior retailer and supplier clients in the South African region may be required
• Use of VC, telephone, or teleconference frequently (digital communication acumen is needed