Director, Market Research – Secondary

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks an experienced Engagement Lead to plan and oversee complex secondary research programs across multiple sources and methodologies.

You will synthesize findings into clear actionable insights for business decisions, present to internal partners, manage timelines, coach junior staff, and ensure data accuracy. This role requires strategic thinking and strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of market research or related experience.
• 1+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, mathematics, psychology, anthropology or comparable analytical degree.
• MBA, Master of Research, or other advanced degrees.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Highly effective collaboration skills with vendors, partners, and leaders.
• Knowledge of business/insurance concepts and financial services awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee complex secondary research projects using numerous sources and methodologies.
• Recommend appropriate research sources and methodologies for each initiative.
• Synthesize research findings into clear and actionable insights for business decision-making.
• Develop research projects and deliverables, including proposals, project plans, data specifications, and final reports.
• Act as a strategic consultant and present findings to internal partners.
• Manage timelines and resources across multiple projects with minimal management support.
• Assess data accuracy, credibility, and appropriateness while ensuring quality standards.
• Serve as an Engagement Lead or member of an Engagement Team for business or corporate functions.
• Monitor team work quality and provide coaching and performance management if managing staff.

Skills

Market research

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/marketing/economics/mathematics/psychology/anthropology or comparable analytical degree)

MBA

Master of Research

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Conduct and oversee complex secondary research projects using numerous sources and methodologies
Recommend appropriate research sources and methodologies for each initiative
Synthesize research findings into clear and actionable insights for business decision-making
Develop research projects and deliverables, including proposals, project plans, data specifications, and final reports
Act as a strategic consultant and present findings to internal partners
Manage timelines and resources across multiple projects with minimal management support
Assess data accuracy, credibility, and appropriateness while ensuring quality standards
Serve as an Engagement Lead or member of an Engagement Team for business or corporate functions
Monitor team work quality and provide coaching and performance management if managing staff
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• 5 years of market research or related experience required
• 6 or more years of market research or related experience ideal
• 1 or more years of leadership/management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, mathematics, psychology, anthropology or comparable analytical degree
• MBA, Master of Research, or other advanced degrees
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, demonstrating an understanding of the audience
• Highly effective collaboration skills, including with vendors, business partners, and leaders
• Ability to create and cultivate relationships and use them to inform business outcomes
• Knowledge of business and/or insurance concepts
• Financial Services/P&C experience
• Advanced knowledge of and experience conducting secondary research, including market sizing, competitive intelligence, trends analysis, and economic/financial analysis
• Advanced ability to analyze multiple, disparate data sets to derive conclusions and/or research recommendations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced expertise in secondary research methodologies and data analysis, with a strong ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights for business decision-making. Proven leadership in managing research projects and teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Market Research Experience
• Leadership/Management Experience
• Advanced Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Financial Services Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Secondary Research
• Market Sizing
• Competitive Intelligence
• Trends Analysis
• Economic Analysis
• Data Specification Development
• Proposal Development
• Project Planning
• Data Accuracy Assessment
• Research Methodology Recommendation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration Skills
• Relationship Building
• Coaching and Performance Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MBA
• Master of Research

Industry Keywords

• Business Concepts
• Insurance Concepts
• Financial Services
• P&C Experience