Plastics Intel
Chinese Market Research Interviewer (Mandarin) – Remote, Project-Based
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Company Description
Plastics Intel is a specialist market research consultancy focused exclusively on the plastics manufacturing supply chain. The company delivers bespoke, interview-based intelligence that reveals what converters, compounders, and recyclers are actually doing, rather than relying on secondary desk research.
With over 13 years of direct engagement with plastics manufacturers worldwide, Plastics Intel conducts confidential telephone interviews in more than 12 languages across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. As a UK-registered company, it operates under strict GDPR compliance, NDA protections, and professional insurance, providing a secure and reliable environment for clients and staff.
Applicants can expect to join a niche, globally oriented consultancy that values rigor, confidentiality, and high-quality primary data.
Role Description
Plastics Intel is seeking a Chinese Market Research Interviewer (Mandarin) to support its global market research projects. This is a remote, project-based contract role, with assignments offered according to client project requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate remotely with our international research team.
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The role involves conducting structured and semi-structured telephone interviews in Mandarin with plastics manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to collect high-quality primary market intelligence. Responsibilities also include:
- Scheduling interviews
- Accurately documenting qualitative and quantitative responses
- Translating research materials where required
- Preparing interview summaries in English
- Supporting the delivery of research reports
Candidates should be comfortable working independently, managing their own schedule within project deadlines, and maintaining regular communication with the research team. A reliable internet connection and a professional environment suitable for conducting confidential telephone interviews are essential.
All work must be carried out in accordance with Plastics Intel's confidentiality standards, GDPR requirements, non-disclosure agreements, and established research protocols.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and strong written and spoken English
- Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence conducting professional telephone interviews
- Experience in market research, customer service, sales, interviewing, or other client-facing roles is preferred
- Strong listening skills with the ability to accurately capture and summarize information
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and standard online communication tools
- Interest in business-to-business industries, manufacturing, or the plastics sector is an advantage but not required
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting project deadlines
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality and data protection
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What We Offer
- Fully remote position
- Flexible, project-based assignments
- Comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing support throughout each project
- Opportunity to work with an internationally recognized specialist market research consultancy
- Exposure to global manufacturing industries and international business environments
- Supportive and collaborative remote team
- Competitive project-based compensation based on assignment scope and experience
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