Director/VP Client Development

Smith Hanley Associates; California (MO); Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a strategic Director or VP of Client Engagement to manage key accounts and deliver impactful quantitative research. This remote role is designed for an experienced professional who excels in client management and data storytelling, ensuring superior service and communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in custom quantitative market research.
• Proven success managing clients and projects end-to-end.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of insights and storytelling through data analysis.
• Own client relationships from kickoff to final reporting.
• Translate findings into strategic narratives and business recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Storytelling

Client management

Attention to detail

Data synthesis

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Title: Director / VP, Client Engagement (Quantitative Research)

Location: Remote (U.S. based)

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

A fast-growing, insights-driven consultancy is seeking a strategic and client-focused Director or VP of Client Engagement to join their remote team. This position plays a critical role in managing key accounts and delivering high-impact custom quantitative research for top-tier clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development of insights and storytelling through cross-tab analysis, data synthesis, and visually compelling deliverables
• Own client relationships from kickoff to final reporting, ensuring smooth communication and exceptional service
• Translate complex findings into clear, strategic narratives and business recommendations
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to manage timelines, ensure quality, and exceed expectations
• Occasionally support proposal development and contribute to qualitative integration

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience in custom quantitative market research
• Proven success managing clients and projects end-to-end
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills; fluent in PowerPoint and Excel
• Solid grasp of key methodologies (segmentation, tracking, copy testing, etc.) and advanced analytics (regression, MaxDiff, etc.)
• Experience blending qualitative with quantitative for well-rounded insights
• Excellent communicator with strong attention to detail

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Research

• Industries

  Market Research

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