Head of Research and Insights

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Head of Research and Insights

Role Overview: The Head of Research and Insights is an individual contributor role responsible for managing research and insights at Management Events. This position is ideal for an analytical team player skilled in blending quantitative and qualitative research methods to deliver clear, business-relevant, and actionable insights in various formats. The candidate should understand technology trends as our client base includes top CXOs in IT, Cybersecurity, and Digital sectors from major European enterprises and a diverse range of technology solution providers, with a commercial mindset.

What you’ll do:

1. Implement a research strategy aligned with Management Events' growth objectives, utilizing existing insights, taking ownership of execution, and collaborating with teams from customer, product development, and marketing to ensure insights are valuable and effectively leveraged.
2. Identify emerging technology trends and topics for in-depth research, developing both quantitative and qualitative methods to conduct research among European tech executives, including market analysis, trend forecasting, customer behavior studies, and industry benchmarking.
3. Translate research findings into commercially viable reports, whitepapers, presentations, and thought leadership content, applying diverse research methodologies and data analytics to generate actionable insights.
4. Establish and monitor key performance indicators to track research success, focusing on operational execution and commercial impact. Regularly review and improve research processes and outputs for relevance and effectiveness.

You are successful when:

1. Your research covers tech decision-makers from European enterprises with revenues over 1 billion euros, engaging the audience with methodologies and collaboration with customer teams.
2. Your outputs (such as whitepapers and trend reports) demonstrate market traction via marketing and sales, with customer feedback confirming insights are actionable and valuable for decision-making.
3. Projects are completed within set timelines through close collaboration with stakeholders, supporting customer work across markets and sectors.
4. Your research methods and data utilization are continuously developed to stay effective and innovative, ensuring insights remain fresh.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in research, insights, or data analytics within the technology sector.
• Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience translating research into business insights.
• A passion for continuous learning and development and working within an ambitious team.
• Knowledge of advanced data analytics tools and techniques.

How we will support you:

• Continuous Development: We foster a development-oriented mindset, supporting your growth through trainings in resilience, emotional intelligence, and more.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy up to 12 extra days off per year in addition to your regular holidays, within a supportive environment.
• Team: Be part of a fun and thriving team that celebrates successes together.
• Embracing the new: We encourage innovation and offer you the chance to leave a unique mark on our organization.

You can join us at our offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin, or Barcelona. Please apply by September 13th. We will start processing applications during this period. For questions, contact Jenni Vilamo at +358 40 535 4356 during office hours.