Manager, Quantitative Insights

Material•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Quantitative Insights manages and, in some cases, leads multiple research and insights engagements simultaneously. The role serves as a thought partner to junior- and mid-level clients, guiding them through the research process, framing insights as actionable recommendations, and building trusted, lasting relationships. The manager oversees delivery activities such as developing questionnaires and creating content from scratch, coordinating internal and external project members, and managing data collection, fieldwork, processing, analysis, and reporting. They collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality work. In partnership with a Senior Project Lead or other senior team member, the manager translates data into learnings, develops visual data stories and comprehensive narratives, and frames strategic recommendations. The role also builds relationships with junior- and mid-level Insights and Marketing stakeholders and mentors, coaches, and delegates work to US- and India-based Associates and Senior Associates, contributing to their growth and development. The manager is supported by senior leadership and receives on-the-job formal training through Material.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in market research.
Proven track record of managing multiple end-to-end research projects.
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization across quantitative methodologies such as Segmentation, Brand/Advertising Tracking, UX/CX, Journey, and other custom methodologies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex insights to diverse audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage relationships with external vendors.
Proficiency in market research software and tools, as well as Microsoft and Google Suites.
Critical thinking, strategic thinking, project management, and solution-oriented problem identification skills.
Curiosity, willingness to learn, openness to sharing and receiving feedback, and ability to ask for and apply feedback.
Adaptability to new methodologies and technologies in the market.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Familiarity with qualitative research and its application.

Responsibilities

Manage and, in some cases, lead multiple research and insights engagements at a time.
Guide junior- and mid-level clients through the research process and frame insights as actionable recommendations.
Develop questionnaires, including creating content from scratch.
Manage internal and external project members through data collection, field management, data processing, analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to execute high-quality work.
Translate data into learnings and create visual data stories and comprehensive narratives that support impactful, strategic recommendations, in partnership with a Senior Project Lead or senior team member.
Establish, support, and build relationships with junior- and mid-level Insights and Marketing client stakeholders.
Mentor, coach, and delegate appropriate work to US- and India-based Associates and Senior Associates, supporting their growth and development.
Learn and adapt to emerging technologies to drive efficiency and lead through the practice of skills established in the Associate/Senior Associate role or relevant career experience.