Market Research Specialist (New York City)

Stout•New York, NY

6d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Stout’s Strategy Group is a leader in evidence-based strategic advisory, fueling our clients' decisions with unparalleled insight and incisive advice for rapidly evolving markets. Our versatile methodology combining the precision of a world-class research firm with the agility of a highly specialized consultancy can be swiftly deployed to frame disruption, challenge mindsets, and activate data. The results are game-changing outcomes for our clients. Impact You’ll Make Stout is looking for a Market Research Specialist to support our firm’s rapid growth by supporting our market research capabilities. At Stout, expectations are high but empowering. Your ideas will be heard, and your thoughts valued as we help clients grow and drive strategic advantage through primary research. Quite simply, you will get the developmental benefits of big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture. This is a hybrid position located in New York City.

Requirements

BA or BS required with focus on statistics, mathematics, data science, computer science, and and/or economics with clear track record of academic excellence
Academic/internship experience in market research, preferably in a business, consulting, or professional services context
Expertise in quantitative research methodologies and knowledge in qualitative research
Experience with data management and manipulation, including working with large datasets
Proficiency with Python, including data analysis libraries such as Pandas, Selenium, and JupyterLab
Familiarity with market research skills, including cross tabs, frequencies, correlations, regressions, and practical understanding of conjoint/DCM, factor analysis, MaxDiff, and Turf analyses, and predictive analytics
Expert skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel; strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau and/or PowerBI)
Ability to consolidate data findings into concise, actionable, and easy-to-understand charts and/or presentations
Finely tuned active listening skills, strong attention to detail, work ethic, and exceptional follow-through
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

Provide primary research expertise to client engagement teams
Design primary research including writing and reviewing surveys
Execute research and develop insights from the research to provide practical, value-add feedback to client teams
Analyze large sets of market data using statistical tools and software
Translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights and strategies
Collaborate with consultants on primary research procedures
Develop and sustain relationships with external research vendors
Build web scrapers and other pipelines for alternative data sourcing
Stay current on market research techniques
Contribute to continued improvement of products and services, including Stout’s ability to perform quality primary research
Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

Benefits

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

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