Director, Research REMOTE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE USA

AYTM•Anywhere In The Usa, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

aytm (“Ask Your Target Market”) is hiring a Director, Research to join our growing Research Services department. This leadership role focuses on elevating the effectiveness and efficiency of our service delivery through expert research consultation, team leadership, and process improvement. About Us aytm delivers state-of-the-art insights automation technology and expert guidance that’s focused on providing answers for the customers of today, while evolving a platform that supports those curious about tomorrow. Advancing research with transparency and flexibility, aytm helps you connect to a community of people, optimize your products, positioning, and concepts, and get from idea to market faster. We have a world-class platform, top-tier customers, and a creative and energetic team. The Director brings extensive market research consulting and execution experience to further strengthen the Research Services department. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in conducting quantitative research across numerous industries and a proven ability to lead quantitative market research projects of varying size and complexity (including multi-country studies and studies with advanced analytics). Qualified candidates will demonstrate: A proven track record leading and executing complex/strategic quantitative market research across numerous industries that directly addresses client business challenges and questions Deep online survey research expertise, including client consulting, questionnaire design, analysis and report-building with storytelling-based deliverables Experience implementing and managing service team processes and workflows Resource allocation and project staffing experience Strong people management and mentorship experience

Requirements

15+ years of quantitative market research experience across multiple industries, including at least 5 years supplier-side.
Extensive hands-on experience across the online survey-based market research lifecycle: research design, questionnaire development, survey programming, fielding, analysis, and reporting (including storytelling-based deliverables).
Strong expertise in advanced quantitative techniques, including MaxDiff, Choice-Based Conjoint, Drivers Analysis, Segmentation, and perceptual mapping; must be comfortable designing research using these techniques and generating insights from the analyses.
Proven experience managing direct reports, including hiring, training, developing, and mentoring research talent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; enjoys a consultative, collaborative approach with both clients and internal teams.
Direct experience using one or more online survey platforms.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel) and Google Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, math/statistics, social sciences, or related field required; graduate degree in MR or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Consult on and lead full- and assisted-service quantitative market research projects across multiple methodologies for a diverse client base.
Partner with Research Services leadership to develop and implement team goals, processes, and tools that improve team performance and project execution.
Lead client consulting and research planning; supervise project execution teams through advising/coaching, providing constructive feedback on deliverables, and resolving client escalations.
Manage, mentor, coach, and train Research Analysts and Research Managers.
Oversee resource allocation and project assignment across the Research team.
Collaborate with Solutions Strategy, Business Development, and Account Management to scope and bid projects based on client requests and RFPs.
Act as a research knowledge resource/SME for internal partners including Solutions Strategy, Business Development, Account Management, Product Strategy & Development, and Marketing.

Benefits

Unlimited, responsible PTO - With a recommended minimum number of days taken each year
Affordable Insurance -$0 deductible Health plans plus dental, vision, and more!
401k retirement - Account with automatic company contributions
Dependent Care - a pre-tax benefit account that you can fund to pay for eligible dependent care services
Professional Development - Bring your professional Development needs to the table and get your career nourished
In-Home Snack allowance - Who doesn’t love some yummies to get you through the day?
Cellphone/Internet credits - Get tax-free credits to use toward your cell phone and internet utilities.
Equipment and Structured Onboarding - We will provide you with the equipment and tools you need, along with great onboarding courses to set you up for success.
Paid Volunteer Time - We support you helping others
Great colleagues and an opportunity to sail into uncharted waters with a profitable company that is changing its industry!