Sr. Manager Quantitative Insights

Material • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $80,000 - $88,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Quantitative Insights manages and, in some cases, leads multiple research and insights engagements at a time. The role serves as a thought partner to junior- and mid-level clients, educates them throughout the research process, frames insights as actionable recommendations, and builds trusted, lasting relationships.

Delivery responsibilities include developing questionnaires and creating content from scratch; managing internal and external project members through data collection, field management, data processing, analysis, and reporting; and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute high-quality work. Reporting responsibilities include translating data into learnings, creating visual data stories, and developing comprehensive narratives with impactful, strategic recommendations, in partnership with a Senior Project Lead or senior team member.

The role also establishes and supports relationships with junior- and 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 employee receives mentorship from senior leadership and on-the-job formal training through Material. This is a hybrid role based near one of Material’s offices in Los Angeles, Austin, or New York City.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in market research, with a 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 custom methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex insights to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively 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, receiving, asking for, and applying feedback.
• Adaptability to new methodologies and technologies in the market.

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 simultaneously.
• Educate junior- and mid-level clients throughout the research process, frame insights as actionable recommendations, and build lasting relationships.
• 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, create visual stories, and develop comprehensive narratives with impactful, strategic recommendations in partnership with a Senior Project Lead or senior team member.
• Establish, support, and build relationships with junior- and mid-level Insights and Marketing client stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach Associates and Senior Associates, delegate appropriate work, and support their growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager