Explorer | Senior Research Manager | Shopper Research | Ontario

Savanta

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Explorer is seeking a Senior Research Manager to join their Shopper Research team. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering high-quality research projects and insights while owning small to medium-sized client relationships. The role involves running projects, delegating tasks, handling daily activities, and keeping clients updated. The Senior Research Manager will work independently and collaborate with Project Leads and specialist teams, applying strong analytical thinking to help clients make better decisions. This position is responsible for projects from the initial brief to final delivery and offers an opportunity to advance careers, gain valuable experience with high-profile clients, and work with a diverse client base delivering high-quality quantitative and mixed methodology projects. The role requires residing in Ontario, Canada, and is currently remote but may change to hybrid in the future. Explorer is part of Savanta, a fast-growing data, market research, and advisory company, providing global coverage while maintaining a consultative approach.

Requirements

Strong working competency of the research lifecycle and a point of view about different research and insight techniques.
Demonstrate strong competency across the research lifecycle and insight techniques.
Strong experience (preferably agency side) in all phases of a quantitative or mixed methodology project, demonstrating expertise from initiation to completion.
Able to use this experience to design research to meet clients’ needs.
A deep understanding of data analysis for insights generation.
Client relationship building experience.
Able to operate independently, showcasing the ability to manage projects without extensive support.
Capable of developing and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to articulate insights to clients.
A passion for finding stories within data and bringing these to life through reports and presentations.
Experience in managing or mentoring other team members.
A tech-first mindset, with enthusiasm for automation and AI tools.
Experience in moderating qualitative IDIs, shop-alongs, etc.

Responsibilities

Design / execute quantitative and mixed methodology projects from start to finish.
Delegate and review tasks such as questionnaire editing, field monitoring, data cleaning, and tab checking.
Oversee project tasks including scripting, fieldwork, and supplier management, ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.
Monitor project budgets and flag where time or costs exceed targets.
Perform data analysis to generate insights and recommendations.
Bring data stories to life through compelling reports and presentations.
Present engaging presentations that drive actionable outcomes.
Adopt the latest technological and AI developments to create internal efficiencies and added value for clients.
Moderate qualitative research (e.g., IDIs, shop-alongs).
Act as primary client contact, managing projects from brief to final delivery.
Design research elements such as sample plans, questionnaires, and analysis frameworks.
Execute high-quality research programs that meet client objectives.
Support business growth through excellent project execution and client relationship development.