Senior Market Research Manager, Innovation

Ipsos • Chicago, IL

3h • $85,000 - $94,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Market Research Manager (Internally known as Senior 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 4 + 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

• Provides strategic consultation to help client understand the research questions/methodologies to address key business challenges
• Seeks to understand how research fits into broader category/brand growth plans
• Leads the client to a better design despite possible push-back
• Exercises strong leadership skills in interactions with clients
• Builds strong relationships with clients and leverages category/brand expertise to influence client’s thinking on research design, insights and implications, as well as overall business decision making
• Identifies opportunities to deliver a more holistic solution via integrating a myriad of relevant knowledge sources

Benefits

• Career Development
• an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits)
• a flexible workplace policy
• a strong collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees