Research Director

Responsibilities

• Guide a team as they execute research project process from study design through analysis and reporting, producing thorough, high-quality deliverables while achieving excellent financial results.
• Effectively perform the Lead Analyst role on a variety of projects.
• Direct multiple projects for you and your team simultaneously, while ensuring they remain efficient, on schedule and within budget
• Apply solid business understanding to deliver actionable, impactful findings to clients.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork while providing growth and development opportunities for team members, including building morale and supporting company initiatives and efforts.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to create an inspiring environment; maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Be available to serve as a team resource for decision making and guidance.
• Proactively lead problem solving efforts; provide suggestions and take action on areas needing improvement.
• Develop client rapport and manage expectations through communications that develop trust and build strong relationships.
• Collaborate with Business Developers by assisting in the proposal and bid process.

Requirements

• B.A. in related field such as Business, Economics, or Social Sciences. M.A. or MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years of prior experience in market research.
• Able to lead project managers, multiple projects and teams simultaneously to deliver quality deliverables with strong financial performance.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills of direct reports, project team and broader project members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient analyst and report writer.
• Capable of managing workload priorities for self and team.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Proficient in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Preferred expertise in one or more business verticals or study methodologies.

Benefits

• Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a generous amount of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, along with other benefits.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Generous PTO - Potential growth opportunities