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About the Role

Oversee and manage custom research projects from proposal to completion, acting as a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in conducting custom studies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage custom research studies, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
Present research findings to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure research aligns with client expectations and internal protocols.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category trends and best practices for key accounts.
Train and mentor junior research staff.
Develop research proposals and design methodologies tailored to client needs.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Intellectually curious, with a growth mindset.
Demonstrate thought leadership, strengthening client engagements by connecting ideas to their objectives.
Entrepreneurial mindset - problem solver not just a problem identifier.
A proactive, self-starter with a bias for action.
Skilled at building and managing customer relationships, including key stakeholder management.
A collaborator’s mentality, eager to partner with internal stakeholders to delight our clients.
Strong project management and organizational skills to prioritize work within and across client relationships.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in an accurate and timely manner.
Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills a must.
Effective writing, time management, multitasking, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Quantitative studies
Multivariate techniques (segmentation, MaxDiff, discrete choice/conjoint, driver modeling, etc.)
Qualitative methodologies

Work Type

Flexible working arrangement

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years (5+ preferred) experience in managing custom research projects

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - 92,000 USD

Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Flexible working arrangement available
Group medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match

About the Company

Work for a global industry leader in insight-driven connected data solutions; being part of an exciting, fast-paced environment within a growing business.
Great team culture, working alongside an amazingly talented team of research consultants.
Work directly with some of the biggest global brands; demonstrating how to leverage our data to answer key business questions.
Benefit from opportunities to demonstrate creativity, innovation and build successful research solutions.
Gain exposure to career opportunities around the world with a world-class company.
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.