FINN Partners · 1 day ago
Vice President of Marketing Research Services
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expFINN Partners’ Honolulu office is seeking a Vice President of Research Services to lead their primary research team. This role involves managing staff development, enhancing client relationships, and overseeing qualitative and quantitative research programs to provide strategic insights across various industries.
AdvertisingDigital MarketingGraphic DesignMarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media MarketingWeb Design
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
Qualification
Required
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
Located in Honolulu
Expected to be in the office at least 4 days a week
May occasionally be required to work during evenings and weekends, as well as travel overnight
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
Excellent communicator, possessing a strong ability to focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and deadlines
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
Preferred
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
Company
FINN Partners
Finn Partners is a PR firm that offers a range of services including advertising, branding, digital marketing, and employee engagement.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
John Acunto
Senior Partner, Sports
P
Peter Finn
Founding Partner
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