Senior Vice President, Technology & B2B Market Research Growth Strategy

National Research Group•New York, NY

1h•$185,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

NRG is seeking a strategic and visionary SVP, Technology & B2B Growth Strategy to lead our expansion into the most dynamic categories in the global economy. As the tech landscape shifts toward Enterprise AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, our clients require a thought partner who understands these complex ecosystems. This is a high-impact growth role designed for a market research expert who can identify emerging "big tech" spaces, open doors with senior decision-makers, and shape opportunities that convert into long-term strategic partnerships. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will serve as a key architect of NRG’s B2B roadmap. This is not a delivery or account management role; rather, it is a senior-level pursuit and strategy position. You will leverage your deep existing network to deepen relationships, ensuring NRG is positioned as an indispensable resource for the world’s most future-facing companies. Day to day, you will act as a critical bridge within the organization. You will connect our center functions - including Marketing, Thought Leadership, Innovation, and Sales Enablement - with our Devices & Services Practice to ensure we show up as a unified, "one-team" presence. By aligning our internal expertise with the evolving needs of B2B tech clients, you will drive the organic and new-business growth that defines NRG’s future.

Requirements

Experience – 10+ years’ experience in market research/insights business development with significant time spent partnering with large technology companies.
Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field. Additional degrees are welcome!
Client-centric – Proven experience nurturing and building relationships with clients, confidently providing strategic guidance to them. You have a strong existing network of clients in the B2B tech space.
Executive presence – Experience in handling complex client issues, providing well-informed strategic counsel, at times under tight time
Research practitioner – Strong grounding in market research with a complex range of methodologies. Extensive experience turning data and into clear, actionable stories for decision makers.
Business Development Mindset– You are excited about proactively driving new business opportunities. You have a demonstrated ability to shape category or account strategies, not just respond to briefs.
Leadership –You are a strong collaborator and can partner effectively with leaders across the business to develop and deliver optimal insights for our clients.

Responsibilities

Market Strategy: Define priority B2B tech clients and "growth arenas," setting clear annual revenue targets and roadmaps for expansion.
Relationship Architecture: Leverage your network to open doors at major tech platforms and enterprise brands, transforming high-level access into long-term partnerships.
Portfolio Growth: Partner with Client Services to move from "one-off" projects to large-scale, ongoing programs that deepen NRG’s footprint within key accounts.
Pipeline Leadership: Proactively build and manage a high-value pipeline in collaboration with Sales Enablement, ensuring accurate forecasting and resource allocation using tools such as HubSpot.
Deal Shaping: Lead early-stage scoping, pricing, and strategic positioning to ensure new business is both profitable and flawlessly handed off to Client Services for delivery.
Strategic Triage: Determine which high-stakes pursuits require full cross-firm resources versus those that can be handled through lighter-touch processes.
Category Authority: Co-create the industry-leading POV for NRG's future-tech practice, collaborating with Thought Leadership to produce insights that resonate with B2B decision-makers.
Value Proposition: Translate complex NRG capabilities into repeatable, high-impact narratives that clearly differentiate our offer from traditional competitors.
Market Presence: Partner with Marketing to identify high-leverage events, platforms, and stories that amplify NRG’s reputation as an expert in the enterprise AI and infrastructure space.
Methodology Innovation: Work with Innovation teams to develop new tools and research methods specifically designed for the needs of B2B and emerging tech clients.
Collaborative Culture: Model a "one-team" growth culture through proactive communication, early involvement of delivery teams in the sales process, and a shared sense of ownership over wins.

Benefits

Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in New York City and Culver City
Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
401K with company match
12 weeks paid Parental Leave (baby bonding)
Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases
Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities
Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more)
Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building
NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program
Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties
Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options