Market Research Manager. Market Strategy & Understanding

Ipsos

  • Chicago, IL
  • $75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 hours ago
Job Category: ResearchJob Description:What you can expect to be doing:CLIENT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESShares documents, schedules and field updates. Participates in client conversations, contributing to at least basic presentations of documents and research findings with a gradual increase throughout development in role. Engages in broader team conversations that proactively link past research/ upcoming proposal opportunities to the current research.ROLE SUMMARY
  • Focuses on executional excellence, while growing both internal and client partnership skills
  • Understands the project lifecycle for custom research and manages projects startto-finish with exceptional proficiency, with some supervision
  • Comfortable interacting with clients on execution-focused tasks and contributing to presentations for basic results
  • Provides pricing support and material development for proposals as requested
  • Participates in thinking through methodological considerations and recommendations as part of a larger account team
  • Oversees and coordinates with junior team members providing project level support, delegating work, providing instructions and quality control
  • Involved in analytic plans, and aspects of report writing to find the story in the data
PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESKey execution activities include, but not limited to…
  • Custom survey development
  • Link checking
  • Fieldwork monitoring
  • Data processing and analysis planning
  • Report visualization and story-telling guidance
  • Report population and development
  • Overseeing role of Analyst on these tasks, where both may play a role
  • Tasks performed under supervision of manager/senior team members
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESMay act as manager to Analyst or Senior Analysts as they rotate through the service line. Includes overseeing training schedule, day-to-day workload guidance and supervision, and providing feedback.STRATEGIC THINKING EXPECTATIONSMinor strategic thinking expected, with a focus on developing analytical skills, but should observe more senior team members' client interactions (the actions that the Ipsos team is doing as part of client service/account management), decision-making and broader vision. Proactively seeks out industry information related to clients needs i.e., some level of self-education to learn more clients so you can anticipate needs.This might be the job for you if you have:
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite; specifically, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
  • Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness in completing all tasks
  • Ability to positively interact with internal support teams
  • Superior organizational skills, unflagging attention to detail & demonstrated commitment to the accuracy and completeness of information
  • Data savvy with a basic knowledge of SPSS and/or other quantitative reporting tools a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted project budgets and to create, manage, and commit to a project plan, schedule and budget
  • Highly motivated, self-directed & possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines
  • Thrives within a team environment
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills with well developed interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Completed Bachelor's Degree, master's level education an asset
  • At least 2 years of market research experience
If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!The salary range for this role in New York, NY is $75,000 to $80,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.What's in it for you:At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit:US -Commitment to DiversityIpsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data-they are the essence of who we are and what we do.We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.#LI-FM1#LI-HybridAbout Us:Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!About the Team: The Market Strategy & Understanding (MSU) Service Line performs strategic research to deliver contextual understanding to help clients navigate dynamic markets. Our offer portfolio consists of strategic brand research as well as category & consumer fundamentals. We work with clients to understand the size and composition of a market as well as the segments/profiles/demand spaces therein. We also specialize in brand equity, brand assets, brand stretch and open category opportunities (e.g. whitespace).

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