Explorer | Senior Research Analyst | Shopper Research | Ontario

Savanta•Toronto, ON

4d•$65,000 - $69,000•Remote

About The Position

Explorer is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to join their team in Ontario. This role is ideal for research professionals who have progressed beyond entry-level and are ready to develop their career, gaining valuable exposure to high profile clients and working across a varied client base delivering high-quality quantitative and mix method projects. Explorer specializes in shopper research using a behavioral approach to identify and understand actionable opportunities for clients. As part of the Savanta Group, Explorer offers a broad range of shopper research services, specializing in Pack, Planogram, Retail, Signage, and Path-to-Purchase research. This position requires residency in Ontario, Canada. The role is currently remote, with potential to transition to a hybrid model based out of their Ontario office at a later date. As a Senior Research Analyst, you will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality research projects, applying your knowledge, expertise and analytical skills to support clients in better decision-making. You will work across multiple projects simultaneously while reporting to Project Leads. You will get to own client relationships, lead direct communications, and play a key role in research design and analysis. The team is characterized by its flat management structure, high levels of personal career support and opportunities to take on real responsibility from an early stage, providing a fast-paced environment where the right person can learn, develop and progress quickly.

Requirements

Confident in using quantitative methodologies within an agency/client setting.
A flair for designing market research, with an understanding of different methodologies and how to utilize them to meet clients’ needs.
A track record of analyzing data to extract pertinent insights and actionable recommendations.
Experienced in developing and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to articulate insights to clients.
Naturally curious, always wanting to learn more.
Thrive on variety and challenge and being able to balance competing demands on your time.
Will challenge the status quo and share own ideas of how Explorer/ the team/ accounts can be improved, including how technology can play a role.
Residency in Ontario, Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Qualitative research methodologies
Desire to try new approaches and learn more.
Ability to balance competing demands on your time.

Responsibilities

Act as the key client contact while managing the full project life cycle.
Draft all core research materials, from questionnaires, tab specs to recruitment screeners and discussion guides, and research reports.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.
Support other team members.
Analyze data (quant & qual) to create a clear, compelling story that answers the client’s brief.
Work with seniors to develop these into draft reports and strategic recommendations.
Participate in results presentations to clients.