Member of the Board of Advisors

SlashData; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative market research company is seeking an advisor to join its Board of Advisors. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a forward-thinking firm as it expands into new industries. With a focus on client-centric innovation and competitive positioning, you will leverage your extensive market research expertise to help shape the future of the company. This fully remote position provides flexibility and a chance to collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to transforming the market research landscape. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Engagement

Equity Options

Remote Work

Qualifications

• Extensive VP-level experience in market research services.
• Deep understanding of industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Offer insights for expansion into new industries and audiences.
• Advise on best practices and trends in market research.

Skills

Market Research Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Client Needs Understanding

Job description

Direct message the job poster from SlashData

Join Our Board as an Advisor – Market Research Industry Expert

SlashData is a market research company specialising in market research for developer audiences since 2005. We work with leading global technology companies, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta.

We are seeking an advisor to join our Board of Advisors and support our strategic transformation as we expand beyond the software developer space into new industries and audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Offer insights and recommendations on expanding into new industries and audiences, leveraging your market research expertise.
• Industry Expertise: Advise on best practices and trends within the market research field, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
• Client-Centric Innovation: Help us maintain a client-first perspective, driving innovative approaches to meet and exceed client needs.
• Competitive Positioning: Support our efforts to compete effectively with the larger market research brands, ask the right questions and probe into answers that will move the needle for expansion.
• Process Improvement: Advise on the economics and processes of running a research business, i.e., what are the best practices for running a research business.
• Board Engagement: Actively participate in board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and other key discussions.

Your Experience:

• Extensive VP-level experience as a buyer or seller of market research services, preferably having worked with or within major market research firms.
• A deep understanding of market research industry standards and best practices.
• Proven experience in helping businesses expand into new markets and sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge conventional approaches.
• An understanding of client needs in market research and what drives research vendor selection.
• Ability to ask the right questions and probe into answers that will move the needle for SlashData expansion.

Why Join Us?

• Influence the strategic direction of a company at a pivotal stage of growth.
• Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team eager to transform and disrupt the market research industry.
• Help shape the future of a business with a decade of success and ambitious goals.
• Flexible engagement with an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Time Commitment and Compensation:

This fully remote advisory role offers flexibility, with periodic remote Board meetings and consultations tailored to your availability. Compensation will be discussed and may include equity options, reflecting the strategic value you bring.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about shaping the future of a market research company poised for its next stage of growth, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Other

Job function

General Business, Management, and Business Development

Industries

Research Services