Senior Insights Executive
iqbusiness South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 11 February 2026
- Closing Date 11 March 2026
Job Details
Job Description
Turn Data into Direction. Turn Insight into Impact.
We are looking for a commercially minded, intellectually curious Senior Insights Executive who thrives on solving real business problems not just delivering reports.
If you enjoy managing end-to-end research, partnering with clients and transforming complex data into clear, compelling strategic narratives this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage end-to-end research projects across multiple clients
- Design smart, fit-for-purpose research solutions (qual & quant)
- Develop proposals and contribute to costing
- Build strong, trusted client relationships
- Translate data into commercially meaningful insights
- Present findings confidently to senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with analytics, field and operations teams
- Work on brand health, communications testing and innovation studies
This is a role for someone who wants to move beyond execution and step into strategic partnership.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years market research experience (agency preferred)
- Strong project management skills
- Experience with brand tracking / comms testing / innovation research
- Confidence engaging with clients
- Solid understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research design
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects with energy and precision
Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Market Research, Statistics, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Marketing or related field
- Postgraduate qualification advantageous
- Strong quantitative foundation beneficial
- Proficiency in tools such as SPSS, Displayr, Power BI, or similar advantageous
Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals