Junior Research Associate

Want to be part of a community that focuses on work-life balance, provides competitive salary and fantastic opportunities?

The Backroom Offshoring Inc. is a KPO company experiencing strong dynamic growth and we want you to be part of it!

Located at One West Aeropark in Clark Pampanga, a world-class building with top facilities, a conducive work environment is guaranteed!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Client is looking to support its rapid growth by building a best-in-class primary research function. As a Junior Research Associate, you will accelerate the Client’s access to elite subject matter experts across the globe.

Developing original, cutting-edge insights is mission-critical. As a Junior Research Associate, you will be the “tip of the spear” in developing a robust pipeline of subject matter experts who can drive fresh industry insights to power research initiatives.

You will be responsible for acquiring industry experts and owning the full search process — including identifying in-demand knowledge leaders, conducting outreach, building connections with targeted experts, pitching the value proposition, and adding to an existing bench of specialized experts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Expectations for Junior Research Associates are high — but empowering. Your ideas will be heard, and your insights valued. You will have real impact.

As a member of the team, your team-first mindset will help drive meaningful change. In short, you will gain the career opportunities and benefits of a large firm, combined with the high-touch culture and leadership exposure of a boutique firm.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Searching for and identifying leading global subject matter experts to drive original research
• Conducting outreach and recruiting industry experts to build an ongoing pipeline of fresh market insights across multiple practice areas
• Performing telephone screening and vetting of subject matter experts for participation in current client-facing research engagements
• Collaborating with internal engagement teams to scope expert insight requirements
• Over time, building, managing, and owning relationships with hundreds of subject matter experts onboarded into the network

ABOUT YOU

Over the last two decades, the Client has assembled an intellectually curious, eclectic, and highly motivated team, resulting in a vibrant office environment that is fast-paced, collaborative, and engaging.

The team is deeply committed to client service and personal accountability. They value individual contribution, creativity, teamwork, and humor.

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required, with a strong track record of academic excellence
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); strong business acumen is a plus
• Strong work ethic and accountability required to exceed performance metrics
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to independently manage expert pipeline processes across multiple engagements and timelines
• Ability to approach tasks with urgency and intensity in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication skills for recruiting and negotiating with senior-level industry experts
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt across a wide variety of industries
• Strong people instincts to evaluate expertise and willingness to participate
• Capacity to manage high-volume outbound cold calls, email, and LinkedIn outreach
• Team-first mindset, prioritizing team success over individual success
• Proficiency in navigating LinkedIn

Core Perks and Benefits:

• HMO on your first day + Free coverage for 2 dependents on your 2nd year
• Government-mandated benefits
• 20 Annual Leave Credits
• 13th-month pay
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Work Flexibility:

• Hybrid or Work From Home setup option, subject to client approval

This position is exclusively open to Philippine citizens currently living in the Philippines. While remote work offers flexibility, please note that this role requires adherence to local regulations, making it suitable only for those based in the Philippines. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates who meet these criteria.

Onsite/Hybrid employee additional benefits:

• Travel Subsidy Allowance
• Free staff house accommodation (for those within a certain distance)
• Free Shuttle service
• Free Lunch
• Free Uniform
• Perfect attendance bonus

Additional benefits/perks to all employees

• Onboarding training
• Monthly employee engagement
• Birthday Gift
• Weekly treats
• Christmas Hamper
• Anniversary Gift
• Opportunity to travel

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• Grad trainees, junior, entry-level, and admin positions: PHP 3,000
• Intermediate positions: PHP 5,000
• Senior and hard-to-fill positions: PHP 8,000

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