Market Research Manager, Innovation

Ipsos • Chicago, IL

3d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are: 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 for 2022 and 2023! About Innovation: The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting. What makes this role important at Ipsos? As a Market Research Manager (Internally known an Account Manager), you will manage research projects for leading companies. You will work collaboratively amongst the team to assist in uncovering and communicating key insights, context and actionable strategies on all the research projects you work on.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree, master’s level education an asset
• At least 2 years of market research experience
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite; specifically, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Superior organizational skills, unflagging attention to detail & demonstrated commitment to the accuracy and completeness of information
• Data savvy with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of SPSS and/or other quantitative reporting tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the research process from questionnaire writing and research design, analysis and interpretation of results through to preparation of reports
• Liaising on a regular basis with all key internal operations groups (data collection, data processing and results reporting) to ensure that reliable results are delivered to client in a timely, cost-efficient manner
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients by responding to queries and providing updates per client requests
• Coordinate and manage data entry of project costs into our internal costing program based on research target specifications

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager