Vice President of Marketing Research Services

Finn Partners•Honolulu, HI

1d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

FINN Partners’ Honolulu office is looking for a Vice President of Research Services to serve in a leadership capacity for their primary research team. This role plays a key role in managing staff development, efficiency, and productivity; growing client relationships; and bringing in new business. This position oversees the development and execution of qualitative and quantitative research programs to uncover strategic business insights for clients in a wide variety of industries. To be considered for this role you will need to be located in Honolulu. You will be expected to be in the office at least 4 days a week and may occasionally be required to work during evenings and weekends, as well as travel overnight. As the Vice President you will have the opportunity to: Provide day-to-day counsel and leadership to a staff of 8-9 research generalists and specialists, including a Call Center manager who oversees a team of 10-12 part-time research interviewers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the Research team. Identify operational improvements/efficiencies and opportunities to mentor and motivate staff and maintain a positive work environment. Provide strategic counsel to clients and internal stakeholders. Connect Research to other parts of the company through strong cross-functional collaboration. Identify and secure new business opportunities for the Research team and company, develop account growth strategies, and enhance the company’s service capabilities and offerings. Develop and strengthen existing client partnerships and continually explore new partnerships and methods to stay current. Additionally you will be tasked with: Ensuring compliance with industry standards and ethical guidelines in data collection. Managing administration of airport badging and security clearances needed for in-person intercept interviews to be conducted at Hawaii airports on behalf of the State of Hawaii. Allocating resources effectively to meet project timelines and client expectations. Providing support and input into proposed research design. Managing all phases of select qualitative and quantitative market research projects to ensure they accomplish research objectives within the appropriate timeline/budget. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams. An accomplished, results-driven professional with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the Vice President will be an excellent communicator, possessing a strong ability to focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and deadlines. Additionally, they will bring a demonstrated knowledge of (or acute curiosity for) Hawaii’s culture and its impact on business, understanding the role of primary research in marketing and public relations.

Requirements

Five (5) years’ experience in management, market research, marketing, project management, or related field.
Three (3) years’ experience in a leadership role, with people management responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing, or related field.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in marketing or market research agency that serves multiple clients in different industries.
Eight (8) years’ experience in management, market research, marketing, project management, or related field.
Five (5) years’ experience in a leadership role, with people management responsibilities.
Knowledge of and familiarity with Hawaii business community, thought leaders and prospective purchasers of market research and polling services.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day counsel and leadership to a staff of 8-9 research generalists and specialists, including a Call Center manager who oversees a team of 10-12 part-time research interviewers.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the Research team.
Identify operational improvements/efficiencies and opportunities to mentor and motivate staff and maintain a positive work environment.
Provide strategic counsel to clients and internal stakeholders.
Connect Research to other parts of the company through strong cross-functional collaboration.
Identify and secure new business opportunities for the Research team and company, develop account growth strategies, and enhance the company’s service capabilities and offerings.
Develop and strengthen existing client partnerships and continually explore new partnerships and methods to stay current.
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and ethical guidelines in data collection.
Managing administration of airport badging and security clearances needed for in-person intercept interviews to be conducted at Hawaii airports on behalf of the State of Hawaii.
Allocating resources effectively to meet project timelines and client expectations.
Providing support and input into proposed research design.
Managing all phases of select qualitative and quantitative market research projects to ensure they accomplish research objectives within the appropriate timeline/budget.