Manager, Research and Insights (Hybrid)

NATIONAL Public Relations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public relations firm is seeking a Manager, Research & Insights to enhance their research capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in research, a strong network, and a passion for client service. This role involves leading projects, mentoring team members, and contributing to business growth across various industries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in research and insights.
• Ability to handle a variety of challenging assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality research and insights projects.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Grow research business through thought leadership.

Skills

Collaboration

Client Service

Research

Insights

Education

University degree in research

Job description

National WILL CONSIDER APPLICANTS AVAILABLE TO WORK IN TORONTO OR HALIFAX

Are you a seasoned research practitioner looking for your next challenge? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to help build a thriving business? Would you enjoy working on multiple projects across a wide variety of industries? Are you a natural collaborator who would love to work with some of the smartest minds in marketing and communications? If your answer is ‘yes’, then consider joining our Strategy, Insights & Digital team.

The Manager, Research & Insights will be a key member of our team. In this role, you will sit on the Strategy, Insights & Digital team and be an active participant in fulfilling the vision of our team and firm. Your mandate is to grow our research business, deliver exceptional client service, produce high-quality research, and contribute to our thriving culture across Canada. We already do some exceptional work in research & insights and are looking for the right person to help us elevate our capabilities.

As Manager, Research & Insights, you will :

• Further define and develop our service offering for research & insights and grow our business;
• Lead and deliver high-quality research and insights projects, including a mix of qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary methods;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Canada and within the broader AVENIR GLOBAL network to integrate research into all we do wherever possible;
• Effectively position marketing research and insights and identify opportunities to current and prospective clients;
• Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to their professional development and our team culture;
• Consult with internal teams, leveraging research and insights to inform strategy development and demonstrate effectiveness;
• Help grow our research business through thought leadership and business development efforts.

Requirements

• University degree in research or equivalent;
• 7+ years of experience in research and insights, with a bonus for experience within communications or marketing environments;
• A growing reputation in research and insights, with a proven track record of client service mastery;
• Ability to handle a variety of challenging assignments across a broad portfolio of research work;
• Strong network of contacts within research and insights.

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and inspire? Please submit your resume in confidence. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. National is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates requiring them.

National Public Relations provides creative communications solutions that influence thoughts and actions. We are a team of 300 seasoned professionals committed to helping organizations of all sizes understand their challenges and opportunities and solve their issues. For 47 years, NATIONAL has been at the forefront of issues and industries that matter, leading change for today and tomorrow.

National is Canada’s leading public relations firm, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Saint John, Halifax, and St. John’s. Its network includes Time & Space, a leader in media strategy, data analysis, planning, and execution.

National Public Relations is part of AVENIR GLOBAL, the largest Canadian-owned global communications firm, ranked among the top 25 worldwide, with offices in 23 locations across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. For more information about NATIONAL, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn and X.