Research & Development Analyst – Entry Level at the Place (Smackers Limited)

Sales
Lagos State
February 26, 2026
Full Time

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Job Description

The Place is a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Development Analyst – Entry Level

Location: Lagos

Description

  • We are on the lookout for research & development analyst who will work with us to build a brand that is passionate about delivering excellent services to our customers.
  •  So, if you are looking for exciting opportunities for self and career growth; YOU are the TALENT we are looking for!

Responsibilities

  • Conduct industry review – locally and internationally
  • Conduct competitor intelligence gathering and general ongoing competitor analysis.
  • Provide insight from competitive analyses for the company’s growth
  • Study our target customers, and gather insights
  • Do a lot of moving around and internet research to know who our key competitors are in every locality/ area
  • Conduct environmental scanning for possible new locations for business growth and expansion.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of second-class upper in Bachelor’s Degree in Management Science related discpline
  • No work experience is needed. However, a plus.
  • Sound inquisitive and analytical mind.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A good team player.
  • Must be proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Report preparation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply.

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