Principal Research Strategist (NYC)
About The Position
Conveo is hiring a Principal Research Strategist to be the face of its Insight function in the US and a commercial partner on its largest deals. The role focuses on helping major clients understand what they can achieve with AI-moderated research, combining methodological rigor with commercially effective research design. The position is based in New York, with in-office work stated as three to four days per week in the opening details and three days per week in the benefits section. Approximately 70% of the role is devoted to winning and designing major client programs with Sales, and approximately 30% to product, marketing, and researcher support. The role contributes to company strategy as part of the senior leadership group.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in research and insights; experience across both agency and client-side settings is preferred but not required.
- In-depth knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques, including sample composition, weighting, statistical techniques, MaxDiff, conjoint, price testing, and ongoing tracking.
- Strong command of research frameworks such as Jobs to be Done, unmet needs, A&U, and innovation research.
- Hands-on experience with AI moderation, a clear understanding of its methodology, and conviction about its future.
- Extensive experience working with senior stakeholders up to C-suite level.
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to engage and attract an audience.
- Strong commercial instincts and a track record of helping win or grow significant business.
- High-agency, low-ego approach.
- Startup-oriented mindset and interest in building rather than maintaining.
- Creative and inventive approach to research methodology.
- Ability to balance methodological rigor with speed.
- AI-native approach, including daily use of AI tools and awareness of the direction of research.
Nice To Haves
- An existing network among insight leaders at major US brands.
- A track record of speaking at industry events or publishing thought leadership.
- Experience at a startup.
Responsibilities
- Design innovative, rigorous research methodologies for important client programs, especially ongoing listening programs and trackers.
- Apply quantitative rigor to AI-moderated research, including sample composition, quotas, weighting, statistical testing, and consistency over time.
- Solve difficult client research challenges using Conveo's AI moderation platform.
- Combine approaches such as MaxDiff, conjoint, price testing, Jobs to be Done, and A&U with AI moderation.
- Set methodological standards for how Conveo research is designed, conducted, and reported.
- Own senior relationships with insight leaders and executives at major US accounts, including C-suite stakeholders.
- Participate in major client projects and initiatives.
- Partner with Sales on major deals, including discovery, solution design, pitching, and closing.
- Shape proposals that develop initial studies into multi-year, multi-team programs.
- Identify expansion opportunities and bring them to the commercial team.
- Represent Conveo at major industry conferences and events.
- Lead thought leadership through talks, webinars, articles, and perspectives on the future of research.
- Publish research-on-research demonstrating the quality and validity of AI moderation.
- Build a personal profile in the US insights community that elevates Conveo's brand.
- Work with Product to develop new features and methodologies and bring sophisticated client needs into the roadmap.
- Support the Research Impact team by resolving client issues, solving difficult problems, and strengthening the team's craft.
- Develop Conveo's syndicated research offering, including its scope, topic areas, and commercial model.
- Help drive the strategy of the Conveo business as part of the senior leadership group.
Benefits
- Equity
- Bi-annual team offsites
- High-impact senior role at a hyper-growth, YC-backed AI company
- Direct access to founders and senior leadership, with a voice in company strategy
- Opportunity to work with enterprise clients
- Hybrid working in New York
- Competitive compensation with meaningful equity upside
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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