Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of a variety of consulting projects such as brand strategy, market structures, consumer & demand segmentations, brand valuations, brand portfolio strategy, brand architecture, brand purpose, organizational performance, front end innovation, commerce strategy etc.
• Assist senior team members with design of custom approaches to address client questions; engage with the client to properly understand client context and challenges and ensure we achieve project objectives
• Function as the main point of contact for clients
• Develop overall project workplan to deliver on scope; oversee day-to-day management of all project-related activities and maintain progress against workplan
• Lead development of consulting solution deliverables (e.g., questionnaire, sample design, analytic plan, reporting)
• Responsible for overseeing the team on execution of project tasks; ensuring outputs are meaningful and actionable for clients
• Conduct data analysis, synthesizes data from multiple sources, displays critical and analytical thinking skills
• Take an active role in storytelling by identifying and bringing together compelling insights from the research and translating learnings into “so what” recommendations and next steps for clients
• Package deliverables and presentations to ensure they are clear, relevant and impactful - use vast knowledge of account / industry to logic check deliverables
• Keep project leadership apprised of progress and thoughtfully solicit input to ensure available expertise is fully leveraged

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in similar capacity – Management consulting, brand strategy consulting, or custom market research experience preferred with exposure to quantitative methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred major or concentration in marketing / market research, social science, mathematics or other analytic fields), Masters preferred
• Proven experience performing custom research / analytics / consulting for multiple strategic research or consulting projects; experience presenting insights and recommendation to clients
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to use logical reasoning and problem solving
• Demonstrates ownership, a can-do attitude and experience managing complexity and challenging situations
• Is curious and driven, proactive mindset, takes initiative to work independently and within a team
• Strong project and time management experience, organized while delivering against multiple/competing deadlines
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office tools and ability to master other needed business tools (e.g., SPSS, Survey Reporter, data management / cross tab tools and other proprietary tools)
• Experience with AI tools and openness to exploring more ways to incorporate AI into our work and processes
• Strong business acumen; brand savvy

Benefits

• Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
• Health Savings Account/FSA
• Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
• Wellness Program
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits
• Unlimited PTO