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International Quotation Executive - TNS Dimarso, Brussels
The strategic development of our global business has led to the creation of International teams in each TNS market, supported by 4 regional centres based in Argentina, USA, Hong Kong and Brussels.
WHO WE ARE
TNS
- The second largest market Information Company in the World, with over 13,000 employees in 70 countries.
- A growth company – in 2005 underlying revenue grew by over 5.7%.
- Opportunity for career development – a fast-paced, evolving environment.
DEPARTMENT
The strategic development of our global business has led to the creation of International teams in each TNS market, supported by 4 regional centres based in Argentina, USA, Hong Kong and Brussels.
Our European Team is based in Brussels and comprises a team of enthusiastic executives from four European countries. Our focus is on the proposal stage, across global continuous and ad hoc proposals for clients across the different TNS sectors. The work is rewarding, exciting and demands a high level of commitment.
Although currently the work involves only the proposal process, the work is varied in terms of approach - we work on a mix of qualitative and quantitative, continuous and ad hoc, business-to-business and consumer. Our work covers both European and Global markets and we frequently support colleagues on ‘TNS Global Key Accounts’ which are some of the largest and most high profile global programmes at TNS worldwide.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This is an important initiative for TNS and a number of exciting opportunities have arisen as a result. To help achieve our aims we are looking to increase the team based in Brussels, which currently includes people from France, Germany, UK and Belgium.
The European team is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the European and Global business on International processes and costings.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect costings for proposals liaising with TNS markets and external suppliers
- Prepare central costings and estimates
- International contact person responsible for supporting the business in selling multi-country projects
- Advise internal clients on methodologies, processes and procedures in relation to MCP activity
- Share information and best practise with the internal clients
- Building central expertise on European and Worldwide capabilities
- Simplifying the costing process inside Europe and between regions
- Develop centralised tools and databases to assist the global group with proposals
- Longer-term the team will also play a role in the co-ordination of multi-country projects
SKILLS REQUIRED
The ideal candidate will possess some of the following qualities:
- At least 2 years experience in Market and Opinion Research
- A good understanding of different research methodologies
- Some experience of working on international projects
- Must be numerate and detailed orientated
- Good organisational and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills – able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Energy, enthusiasm, a sense of humour, desire to succeed and to help others to do so as well
- Good MS Excel skills plus should be keen to learn new applications
- Fluent in English with another major European language an advantage but not essential
IN RETURN WE OFFER
- A young, friendly and dynamic atmosphere
- Working in a high profile key global team
- Working in a new team during its infancy and being part of its growth and development
- Opportunities to be involved in company wide developments and initiatives
- A company culture where every one gets the opportunity to assume responsibilities
- The support of a big international group
INTERESTED?
Send your resume and covering letter to
TNS Dimarso
Sandra van Heyste
Square F. Riga 30
1030 Brussels
Belgium
Or by E-mail: sandra.van.heyste@tns-dimarso.com
website: http://www.tns-dimarso.com/ http://www.tnsglobal.com/
