Global Data Collection Associate

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Los Angeles, CA

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Full-Time

Overview: As a Global Data Collection Associate you will bring your understanding of consumers and data collection to collaborate with like-minded professionals and support a project team&rsquo;s effort to execute research projects. Using your attention to detail, creativity, and flexibility, you will solve problems that achieve high-quality results.
Responsibilities: In this role, you will: <ul> <li>Creates and updates data collection materials</li> <li>Creates and updates progress reports</li> <li>Develops relationships with key vendors</li> <li>Exposure to bidding and cost management techniques</li> <li>Hires vendors and successfully negotiates costs at or under the project budget</li> <li>Analyzes data collection progress reports to identify potential problem areas</li> <li>Learns to develop problem resolution recommendations and communication</li> <li>Manages study budgets and data collection timelines</li> <li>Prioritize tasks and manage time to effectively contribute to multiple projects in an efficient manner</li> <li>Follows through on commitments</li> <li>Enters financial information in the appropriate applications and ensures it is updated throughout the course of the project</li> <li>Work effectively in a high-performing team environment and with external vendors</li> <li>Practices good teamwork by sharing the workload and willingly providing assistance</li> <li>Works well in group problem solving situations</li> <li>Contributes to a positive team spirit</li> <li>Consistently follows through on commitments and achieves excellent results</li> <li>Uses sound judgment about when to take independent action and when to seek guidance or permission</li> <li>Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner</li> </ul>
Requirements: ABOUT YOU <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in related field (business, economics, or social sciences)</li> <li>You are able to prioritize tasks and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously</li> <li>You have strong interpersonal, problem-solving and project management skills</li> <li>You have excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>You are a strategic thinker with good business acumen</li> <li>You are knowledgeable of group dynamics</li> </ul>