Senior Manager of Quantitative Research

Preply; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ed-Tech company is seeking a Quantitative Research Director to drive strategic insights and collaboration across teams. With over 10 years of experience required in quantitative research, you will influence marketing decisions and ensure alignment with brand objectives. Excellent communication skills and experience in multicultural environments are essential. Join us in creating meaningful educational experiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quantitative research, including team leadership.
• Expertise in influencing senior executives and shaping strategy.
• Experience working in multicultural markets and with emerging tech trends.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the quantitative research roadmap for marketing projects.
• Lead initiatives like brand health trackers and campaign effectiveness research.
• Translate complex research into clear insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative research

Survey design

Statistical modeling

Segmentation

Experimental design

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

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At Preply, we help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor and craft a personalized learning journey that keeps them motivated to grow. With 90,000 tutors delivering over 20 million lessons in more than 175 countries, every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Reporting to the Chief of Brand, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional marketing teams to execute integrated campaigns and efficiently drive company‑wide growth aligned with brand objectives.

What you’ll be doing

By combining advanced analytical skills with strategic vision, you will shape how Preply positions itself globally, responds to market trends, and ensures our product and brand achieve lasting market fit.

Research Leadership & Strategy

• Define and own the quantitative research roadmap for marketing and strategic projects, aligned with company‑wide priorities.
• Lead large‑scale initiatives such as efficiency studies (example), brand health trackers, audience segmentation, category sizing and campaign effectiveness research.
• Develop scalable frameworks for measuring brand equity, market positioning, and communication effectiveness.
• Monitor market and category trends, delivering insights that guide product vision, brand strategy, and long‑term market fit.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Corporate Strategy: Deliver insights that support market prioritization, investment cases, and executive decision‑making.
• PR & Communications: Partner with PR to craft data‑led stories that enhance Preply’s reputation and media visibility.
• Product & UX Research: Partner closely with UX research teams to connect market‑level insights with user‑level behaviors, ensuring Preply’s product experience aligns with broader market opportunities.
• Embed research into campaign planning, investor narratives, and brand communications.

Communication & Influence

• Translate complex research into clear, compelling insights for executives, marketers, and external stakeholders.
• Deliver executive‑ready presentations and dashboards that inform strategy at C‑level and board discussions.
• Act as Preply’s voice of quantitative insights in strategic forums, influencing how marketing and vision decisions are made.

Team & Vendor Management

• Manage and mentor researchers/analysts, building a culture of excellence in quantitative methods.
• Automate and apply AI‑powered tools to streamline research operations, accelerate insight generation, and improve data storytelling.
• Oversee relationships with third‑party agencies and ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery.
• Set standards for methodology, data quality, and storytelling across internal and external research efforts.

What you need to succeed

• 10+ years of experience in quantitative research, consumer insights, or marketing science, including team leadership.
• Proven expertise in survey design, statistical modeling, segmentation, and experimental design.
• Track record of influencing senior executives and shaping corporate/brand strategy through insights.
• Strong experience managing research vendors and significant budgets.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills: ability to turn data into narratives that drive action.
• Experience working in global, multicultural markets and with emerging tech trends (LLMs, AI, digital platforms).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed‑Tech company.

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.

Our Principles

• Care to change the world – We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners – For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting – To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time – In a fast‑paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution – What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep – We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset – We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today’s best performance becomes tomorrow’s starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar – We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high‑performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit – We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply – We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other’s progress.