Quantitative Research Associate Director

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead marketing insights research projects for clients, coordinating small to mid-size studies and mentoring analysts.

  • Own project design, from RFP response to final insights.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in marketing research with agency experience.
  • Standout: Mentors junior staff and manages vendor relationships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Respond to simple client Request for Proposal (RFP) through a written proposal that outlines a recommended custom research design, methodology, timing and costs.
  • Develop and apply both basic and more complex quantitative research methods focused on marketing issues to support and facilitate project execution.
  • Develop simple screeners and questionnaires to address research objectives and prove support on complex projects.
  • Manage/supervise simpler, work with senior team members on more complex research studies that address strategic client objectives.
  • Oversee outsourced vendor relationships for tasks or processes.
  • Develop final reports for simple projects including presentation set-up, data posting, data analysis and editorial write-up. This could also include assisting with identifying themes or writing conclusions and identifying opportunities or recommendations that address clients’ business issues. Assist in the same manner on more complex projects.
  • Leverage tools like Q and Displayr for data checking, report checking and pulling, report development, data exploration.
  • Mentor and train more junior level analysts, provide guidance for more junior analysts on project teams.
  • Understand and implement digital project related tools, both internal and external, to enhance project efficiencies and data analysis.
  • Attend and support on client meetings and presentations as needed for note taking, presenting.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of total marketing insights related experience with at least 3 years in a research supplier/agency role, hands-on experience conducting custom market research projects.
  • Self-starter with full project management abilities.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • A proven record of exemplary client service.
  • Ability to juggle numerous concurrent projects and tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Proven history of problem solving and exhibiting leadership managing projects.
  • Enthusiastic, engaged, and positive attitude.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Significant, hands-on experience using Microsoft Office products.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
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