Explorer | Research Manager | Ontario

Savanta

3d•Remote

About The Position

Explorer is seeking a Research Manager to join its Research team and deliver high-quality quantitative and mixed-method research projects and insights. This hands-on role manages projects from the initial brief through final delivery, working independently and with experts and specialized teams across Explorer and Savanta. The Research Manager serves as a primary client contact, keeps clients updated, resolves queries, and helps build client relationships and support business growth. No existing shopper-research experience is required; training will be provided. The role is currently remote but may become hybrid in the future. Explorer specializes in shopper research, using behavioral approaches to identify actionable opportunities for clients. Its offerings include Pack, Planogram, Retail, Signage, and Path-to-Purchase research. Explorer is part of Savanta, a fast-growing data, market research, and advisory company, and benefits from the Savanta Network’s global coverage while retaining a consultative client approach. The role offers the opportunity to advance a research career, gain experience with high-profile clients, and work with a diverse client base. The salary range is $80,000–$90,000 CAD, depending on experience and expertise. Explorer also offers a bonus scheme, flexible working practices, a health package, ongoing training and development, and team and company socials. The company emphasizes career development, workplace diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Strong experience across all phases of quantitative or mixed-method research projects, from initiation to completion; agency-side experience is preferred.
Ability to use research experience to design studies that meet client needs.
Strong understanding of data analysis for insight generation.
Experience building client relationships and articulating insights to clients.
Ability to operate independently and manage projects without extensive support.
Ability to develop and nurture client relationships.
Passion for finding stories in data and communicating them through reports and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large datasets and using SPSS, R, Stata, or similar statistical software.
Experience managing or mentoring team members.
Experience moderating qualitative research, including IDIs and shop-alongs.
Existing shopper-research experience is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Design and execute quantitative and mixed-method research projects from start to finish.
Act as the primary client contact and manage projects from the initial brief through final delivery.
Design research elements, including sample plans, questionnaires, and analysis frameworks.
Delegate and review work such as questionnaire editing, field monitoring, data cleaning, and tab checking.
Oversee scripting, fieldwork, and supplier management, ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.
Perform data analysis to generate insights and recommendations.
Develop compelling reports and presentations that bring data stories to life.
Present engaging findings that drive actionable outcomes.
Moderate qualitative research, including IDIs and shop-alongs.
Keep clients updated and promptly resolve queries.
Support business growth through strong project execution and client relationship development.