AVP, Market Research & Insights

Finnpartners; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FINN Partners’ Honolulu office is seeking an Associate Vice President to lead high‑impact primary research programs, expand client relationships, and deliver strategic business insights. The role covers both qualitative and quantitative methods, from design to executive presentations, with strong client management and team support.

You will oversee all phases of research projects, identify opportunities, and synthesize findings into dashboards and client-ready reports using PowerPoint, Tableau,

Qualifications

• Five (5) – Seven (7) years’ professional experience in market research, marketing analytics, or research project management.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership, project management, or supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Market Research, Business Management, Behavioral Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Sociology, or a related discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of question and questionnaire design, data cleaning procedures, and applications of Generative AI and machine learning models within market research methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, present complex concepts in clear terms, and turn research into actionable recommendations.
• Practical market research/client experience with applied knowledge of advanced statistical and analytical techniques used in quantitative analysis.
• A creative mindset, with the ability to visualize data in high-impact, client‑ready ways using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint.
• Ability to translate complex concepts and methodologies into easily understood language.
• Experience with SPSS, SAS or other advanced statistical analysis software.
• Experience utilizing AI‑driven research platforms or prompt engineering for data synthesis
• Experience with Tableau, DisplayR or similar data dashboarding tool.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual presentation skills with a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and directly execute all phases of qualitative and quantitative market research projects (from proposal to final presentation).
• Identify new business opportunities, designing research proposals, methodologies, scope‑of‑work documents, and client budget forecasts.
• Synthesize large datasets into compelling, client‑ready reports, dashboards, and presentation decks using tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Displayr, or Tableau.
• Explore, test, and adopt Generative AI models, prompt engineering, and automated analytics tools to streamline qualitative synthesis and data processing.
• Serve as the primary research contact for key corporate, non-profit, and government client accounts. Identify account growth opportunities and maintain high client retention.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal agency teams, interpreting findings to deliver actionable insights that align with clients' broader strategic objectives.
• Strengthen collaboration between Research Services and FINN Partners’ public relations, marketing, creative, and strategy teams to integrate research insights into broader client programs.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Market Research, Business Management, Behavioral Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Sociology, or related field

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Displayr

Tableau

AI tools

Questionnaire design tools

Job description

FINN Partners’ Honolulu office is seeking an Associate Vice President to lead high‑impact primary research programs, expand client relationships, and deliver strategic business insights. The role covers both qualitative and quantitative methods, from design to executive presentations, with strong client management and team support.

You will oversee all phases of research projects, identify opportunities, and synthesize findings into dashboards and client-ready reports using PowerPoint, Tableau,