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Global Strategy Group · 2 days ago

Director, Research (Insights)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency. They are seeking a Director to lead their Insights research team, focusing on consumer insights and market research to help brands optimize their positioning and strengthen their reputation.

Public Relations

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from beginning to end with full accountability for the success of the project

Conceptualize and produce client-ready survey questionnaires and qualitative research screeners and guides that require minimal edits from account lead

Conceptualize and produce analyses of research projects – both written analyses and visual PowerPoint presentations that require minimal edits from account lead

Provide insights and strategy to clients with a strong strategic voice

Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently with minimal oversight from account lead. This includes successfully manage day-to-day needs and expectations, including responding to clients in a timely fashion, anticipating client needs, and regularly updating clients

Moderate qualitative research engagements, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online discussion boards

Oversee and coordinate research projects by actively keeping track of project details, organizing tasks, and keeping team's adherence to timelines without prompting

Responsible for overseeing project fielding, i.e., review partials, provide edits, discuss weighting targets with data team, actively troubleshoot project fielding issues

Responsible for training, managing, and overseeing junior staff on the execution of projects. Must exhibit basic supervisory skills of any direct reports to manage their work and professional development, with guidance

Lead the development of new business proposals, including producing, editing, and delivering presentations with senior staff oversight and guidance

Conceptualize and develop research designs and methodological approaches for new business in order to meet client research objectives

Qualification

Primary research experienceMarket research methodologiesProject management skillsClient-facing responsibilitiesAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuitePresentation skillsTeam playerMentoring skillsAttention to detail

Required

6-8 years of experience in primary research. Experience in market research methodologies and consumer insights is valuable, though the primary focus for this role will be on corporate reputation and public affairs research

Experience in executing every stage of a research project – both quantitative and qualitative

Excellent project management and organizational skills

A proven ability to successfully juggle multiple projects

Ability to work efficiently and quickly produce high-quality work products

Experience with the new business process (i.e., writing proposals and producing pitch decks, developing methodologies and research programs, etc.)

Experience with client-facing responsibilities, including leading client engagements

Strong Presentation skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Experience with moderating in-depth interviews and online discussion boards, moderating focus groups a plus

Strong analytical skills – going beyond descriptive findings to tell a story with actionable recommendations

Team player with the ability to collaborate and maintain strong working relationships

Ability to mentor, train, and manage entry-level employees

Strong attention to detail and experience with catching mistakes and being detail oriented

Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel Word)

Preferred

Experience/coursework with statistics and advanced quantitative methods, a plus

Benefits

Excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous time off and holidays

401k with employer match

Additional benefits

Company

Global Strategy Group

Global Strategy Group is an American public affairs and research firm; specializing in research, strategic communications, digital strategy.

Founded in 1995

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

http://globalstrategygroup.com

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