Associate Director Market Research
Company: Alter Agents
Location: Stratford
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Please note, this is a fully remote position, but the candidate
must reside in California OR be willing to permanently work in
Pacific Time Zone hours . Job Description: The Associate Research
Director position at Alter Agents requires a dynamic, talented
person who enjoys exceptional client servicing, strategic thinking,
creating compelling insights from data, and team leadership. It is
a senior position with management responsibilities. The ideal
candidate will utilize their experience to execute multiple
mixed-mode research projects simultaneously, guiding a team of
managers and analysts. The Associate Director has a responsibility
to assist with proposals and research project design, manage and
mentor their direct reports, and write thoughtful, story-driven and
compelling research results. The Associate Director should feel
comfortable interacting with clients in both working sessions as
well as the reporting of results under the guidance of the Research
Director. While reporting directly to the Research Director,
further career development for this role will occur through direct
lines of communication with the Managing Director and Chief
Strategy Officer. A successful Associate Director would excel at
the following: You are constantly inquisitive with the dynamic
sensibility of a journalist. You are naturally curious, with a love
for going beyond the obvious and the mental agility to look for the
best solutions from multiple perspectives. You are comfortable
developing insights to influence solutions, pulling together crisp
narratives that inspire action. You are a strategic thinker who can
translate findings into strategic learnings and recommendations for
clients. You are able to anticipate client needs and questions
before they arise. You are comfortable contributing to client
presentations. You have a desire for self-improvement and seek out
personal growth-opportunities. You are an awesome organizer with
exceptional attention to detail. You are proactive and
forward-thinking with a high level of project and team management
skills, with the ability to identify data quality issues as well as
resolve those issues with support staff and vendors. You have a
passion for understanding how consumers interact with brands today,
the role brands play in people---s lives and the ability to
translate this into action. You fully understand the project
management needs within the research process --- from questionnaire
development to analysis. You enjoy working in a collaborative,
team-first environment. You are skilled at multitasking and
balancing multiple projects and priorities. You are inventive,
resourceful, and willing to learn new techniques. You have a desire
to continually challenge yourself and aspire to exceed client
expectations. Proven ability to manage teams remotely as our office
is now fully virtual with staff across multiple time zones. Ideal
candidate will have: At least 8 years of supplier side market
research experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative
methodologies. Must have experience implementing different
quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Is
self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented go-getter who
can work independently on client servicing, quality control, and
project execution. Must have a proven track record of successful
vendor management and the ability to solve difficult logistical
problems. A strong ability to combine multiple data sources to
create a clear and cohesive story-driven analysis. Must have very
high client service and quality control standards. Can manage and
mentor support staff in accordance with company values and
policies. The ability to quickly assess and manage shifting
priorities and communicate these with their team and management.
Strong communication skills and comfort communicating in a variety
of ways both internally and externally. Strong writing skills and
the ability to craft insightful, story-driven reports and POVs from
data analysis. Can guide support members on writing and story
development. Has full knowledge of the Microsoft and Google suite
of productivity tools (Excel, Sheets, PowerPoint, Slides, etc.) and
can easily navigate different data sets --- from Excel tabs to SPSS
to online data portals. Key to this position is an exceptional work
ethic, ability to support and drive company growth, commitment to
developing and mentoring one---s team, and superior client
servicing skills. The ideal candidate will be inspired by our fluid
and dynamic structure, motivated to build the business and take
great satisfaction in employee growth and development. A great
sense of humor and easy-going attitude are essential. Job Benefits:
A career opportunity with Alter Agents offers competitive wages,
and benefits such as: Flexible working environment (Candidate need
not be located in the Southern California area; we currently have a
fully remote office) Health and Dental Life, Accident and
Disability Insurance Prescription Plan Vision Plan 401k Plan and
Match Paid Holidays and Vacation Sick Days and Personal Days About
us: Alter Agents was founded in 2010 born from an idea that there
was a way to do things differently --- both in our work and in our
culture. Alter Agents has become an industry thought leader not
only in our approach to research but also in our approach to
project management and employee engagement. Articles and papers
written by our team have appeared in AMA, Forbes, Quirks, ESOMAR,
and other publications. Our CEO and CSO have a book coming out in
April 2022 that intends to disrupt the way our industry thinks
about shoppers and research. We proudly partner with a mix of
global clients, challenger brands, government agencies, and
startups. Our perspective on the rise of promiscuous shopping
informs our research design and brings fresh, relevant insights to
our clients. Our success is built upon very strong client
relationships nurtured through excellent service, attention to
detail and commitment to quality. We believe executing quality
research is a commodity in our industry. Our attention to
partnering with our clients on strategy sets us apart from more
traditional research shops. The people that thrive at Alter Agents
are ambitious, motivated collaborators who are looking to build
something unique and lasting and propel their careers to the next
level. Please note Alter Agents is currently a work-from-home
company, but the candidate must be willing to permanently work
Pacific Time hours.
Keywords: Alter Agents, Visalia , Associate Director Market Research, Executive , Stratford, California
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