--- title: 'Market Research Manager at Strategic Gears' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/market-research-manager-strategic-gears-cairo-041qs45nakaz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Market Research Manager at Strategic Gears - **Company:** Strategic Gears - **Location:** Cairo, Egypt - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-06-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/strategicgears/ddaeaf08-9ad4-4d1b-9f3d-2623759b20eb ## Job description Strategic Gears is one of the largest local management consultancies in Saudi Arabia, and the market leader in providing multidisciplinary services for both the private and public sectors. The company offers consulting solutions in the areas of Strategy, Marketing, Operations & Organizational Excellence, and Digital, to a range of clients in both the public and private sectors. The company is heavily involved in the transformation era of Saudi Arabia, driven by the Vision 2030 initiative, in engagement with various government organizations and the Vision Realization Programs as well as the private sector. Strategic Gears has delivered projects in more than 17 sectors for the most well-known entities in the public sector including ministries, regulatory authorities, and the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well major private sector entities in the Kingdom. Today, Strategic Gears has offices in Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, as well as an office in Cairo, Doha, London and in Madrid. ## About the role Strategic Gears is looking for a Market Research Manager to join the team in Cairo. You will own the research function end-to-end — setting methodology standards, leading primary data collection, and translating findings into actionable insights that drive client strategy. Beyond hands-on research, you will lead and develop a team of researchers, oversee fieldwork quality, and act as a senior point of contact for clients on research scope and deliverables. ## What you will do - Lead the design of research methodologies, questionnaires, and discussion guides aligned to client objectives - Own primary data collection and oversee fieldwork execution to ensure data quality and on-time delivery - Manage, mentor, and develop a team of research associates, allocating workload across projects - Track market trends, developments, and competitive activity to shape research direction and insights - Direct qualitative and quantitative analysis, ensuring accuracy and analytical rigor across deliverables - Translate findings into clear reports, market assessments, and presentations for senior stakeholders - Partner with consulting teams and clients to scope research needs and integrate findings into broader strategies - Set and uphold research standards, tools, and best practices across the function ## what you will bring - Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; Master's a plus - 8–10 years in market research, business consulting, or data analysis, preferably in a consulting environment - Proven experience managing research teams, multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets into actionable recommendations - Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage clients and senior stakeholders - Proficiency with market research tools/databases (e.g., Gartner, Statista), Excel, and data visualization tools - High attention to detail and a track record of accurate, comprehensive reporting - Fluent in both English and Arabic ## About Strategic Gears ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Strategic Gears is an award-winning management consulting firm that helps ambitious organizations define and deliver strategic transformations, with a strong focus on the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Business Consulting and Services, Management Consulting, Strategy, Operations & Organizational Excellence, Marketing, Digital Transformation - **Target customers**: B2B – serving both public sector (ministries, regulatory authorities) and private sector (large enterprises, including major players in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Helping the most ambitious and consequential organizations in the world define what comes next—and deliver it with the precision, speed, and depth that the moment demands.” ## Products & Services - **Strategy Consulting**: Development and implementation of strategic plans, market research, economic studies. - **Operations & Organizational Excellence**: Governance, operating model design, project management, performance management, organizational design, business process management, change management, capability building. - **Marketing Services**: Brand equity development, marketing strategy, communication strategy, pricing strategy, marketing support. - **Digital Services**: Digital strategy, digital transformation support, data analytics. - **Advisory Services**: Commercial due diligence, M&A advisory (e.g., recent buyout advisory for Tracsis Events in the UK). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: 200 employees (as of latest data), with monthly headcount growth of +0.4%; operates across 8 countries with 7 offices - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; partners include elite educational institutions, implementation partners, and a trusted ecosystem of thousands of global experts - **Growth Signals**: - Platinum-ranked among leading consulting firms in the Middle East - Expanded into Europe (UK, Spain) and Africa (Egypt) - Recently advised Connection Capital LLP on the management buyout of Tracsis Events (a UK market leader in traffic management, parking, and event logistics) - Active in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation, delivering projects across 17+ sectors ## Competitive Advantages - **Award-winning model**: Combines deep expertise with proximity and relevance to clients, earning Platinum ranking in the Middle East - **Multi-continent presence**: Offices in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UK, Qatar, and Spain – enabling local delivery with global standards - **Diverse capabilities**: Integrated strategy, operations, marketing, and digital services under one roof - **Strong public-sector track record**: Key partner in Saudi Vision 2030, working with ministries and regulatory authorities ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Deepening presence in Europe and Africa, building on the UK practice; leveraging AI and digital transformation (article titled “AI at an Inflection Point in Saudi Arabia”); continuing to serve as a strategic partner for national transformation programs - **Direction for growth**: Expanding multidisciplinary consulting services, strengthening the ecosystem of experts and implementation partners, and scaling the team across new geographies ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Rated 3.8/5 on employer review sites (50 reviews). Culture score 3.7, Career development 4.0, Compensation 3.6 – indicating strong growth opportunities but below-average work-life balance (2.2) - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work (typical time on-site varies by role) - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: - Open roles include Consultant, Market Research Manager, IT Manager, Graphic Designer, Talent Acquisition Specialist – indicating a mix of consulting, research, creative, and tech functions - Uses modern tech stack (Odoo, Power BI, Python, Figma, Salesforce, etc.) - Employs AI tools in the hiring process (resume review, analysis) but final decisions are made by humans - Alumni often move to top employers like EY, Deloitte, PwC, TAM, and government entities - **Locations**: Offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, Cairo, London, Doha, Madrid ## Sources 1. [strategicgears.com](https://www.strategicgears.com/) 2. [LinkedIn – Strategic Gears](https://linkedin.com/company/strategicgears) 3. [Lever Careers Page – Strategic Gears](https://jobs.lever.co/strategicgears) 4. 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