The Role
Supports data collection projects by coordinating timelines, resources, field teams, participant recruitment, data quality, training, and project reporting. The role supervises small teams, troubleshoots fieldwork issues, collaborates with research and operations stakeholders, and provides status updates to management while developing early-career leadership skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a motivated Junior Team Lead to support and oversee data collection projects. The role involves coordinating field teams, ensuring project milestones are met, and leveraging knowledge of the local market to drive effective participant recruitment and data quality. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop leadership skills while contributing to impactful research and operational initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and execution of data collection projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and reporting.
- Supervise and guide small field teams, ensuring adherence to project protocols and deadlines.
- Use knowledge of the local market to support participant recruitment strategies and optimize outreach.
- Monitor data quality, troubleshoot issues, and escalate challenges to senior management when needed.
- Coordinate with internal teams (research, operations, project management) to align fieldwork with project goals.
- Contribute to training sessions for field staff and provide feedback to improve team performance.
- Prepare status updates and project documentation for management review.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Sciences, Market Research, or related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in data collection, field operations, market research, or team coordination.
- Strong knowledge of the local market and cultural dynamics relevant to participant recruitment.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage small teams effectively under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a team coordinator, project assistant, or junior lead in data-driven environments.
- Familiarity with survey tools, participant databases, or digital recruitment platforms.
- Fluency in multiple local languages is an asset.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Market Research, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in data collection, field operations, market research, or team coordination
- Strong knowledge of the local market and cultural dynamics relevant to participant recruitment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage small teams effectively under tight deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office or Google Workspace
- Prior experience as a team coordinator, project assistant, or junior lead in data-driven environments
- Familiarity with survey tools, participant databases, or digital recruitment platforms
- Fluency in multiple local languages
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The Company
What We Do
Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. They serve as an operations partner for AI, robotics, and autonomous programs, managing complex data collection and field operations across markets. Their teams count features, take pictures, record speech, and scan areas to provide high-quality data where automation is not possible, supporting clients in making informed decisions.
