Sr. Manager Quantitative Insights

Material•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Quantitative Insights manages and, in some cases, leads multiple research and insights engagements. The role serves as a thought partner to junior- and mid-level clients, educating them throughout the research process, framing insights into actionable recommendations, and building lasting relationships. The position manages research delivery from questionnaire development and content creation through data collection, field management, data processing, analysis, and reporting, collaborating with internal cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work. The role translates data into learnings, develops visual data stories and comprehensive narratives, and frames impactful strategic recommendations in partnership with a Senior Project Lead or other senior team member. It also establishes and supports relationships with junior- to mid-level Insights and Marketing client stakeholders, and mentors, coaches, and delegates work to U.S.- and India-based Associates and Senior Associates, supporting their growth and development. The manager is mentored by senior leadership and receives on-the-job formal training through Material. This is a hybrid position based near one of Material’s offices in Los Angeles, Austin, or New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree is a plus. Preferred fields include Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in market research.
Proven track record of managing multiple end-to-end research projects.
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization across quantitative methodologies such as Segmentation, Brand/Advertising Tracking, UX/CX, Journey, and other custom methodologies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex insights to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and manage relationships with external vendors.
Proficiency in market research software and tools, and Microsoft/Google Suites.
Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn, openness to sharing and receiving feedback, and ability to ask for and apply feedback.
Adaptability to new methodologies and technologies in the market.
Critical thinking, strategic thinking, project management, and solution-oriented problem identification and point-of-view skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage and, in some cases, lead multiple research and insights engagements at a time.
Educate junior- and mid-level clients about each step of the research process and frame insights as actionable recommendations.
Develop questionnaires, including creating content from scratch.
Manage internal and external project members through data collection, field management, data processing, analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to execute high-quality work.
Translate data into learnings and create visual data stories and comprehensive narratives with impactful strategic recommendations, in partnership with a Senior Project Lead or senior team member.
Establish, support, and build relationships with junior- to mid-level Insights and Marketing client stakeholders.
Mentor, coach, and delegate appropriate work to U.S.- and India-based Associates and Senior Associates, supporting their growth and development.
Learn and adapt to cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and lead through established professional skills.