General Manager, Research Services

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Incentive program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a General Manager, Research Services to lead a high-growth research services business with strong alignment to commercial strategy and enterprise needs. The role requires translating market and customer insights into priorities across product, technology, sales, and operations.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, offering a competitive compensation package of $190,000 to $250,000 annually and a discretionary incentive program.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive business leadership experience with financial accountability.
• Strong track record leading cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Sales, and Operations.
• Experience in a matrixed environment requiring collaboration and influencing skills.
• Deep domain and market expertise relevant to the business unit.
• Strong strategic judgment and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate profitable revenue growth through strategic initiatives
• Establish and execute the business strategy to align with enterprise priorities
• Translate market needs into product and technology priorities
• Build a commercial model that aligns with target buyers and growth priorities
• Maintain strong relationships with customers to identify emerging needs

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Matrix environment

Market expertise

Financial acumen

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a General Manager, Research Services to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This leader will oversee a research services business with a strong emphasis on profitable growth, commercial strategy, and enterprise alignment. The role will translate market and customer needs into actionable priorities across product, technology, sales, and operations. It will also require close partnership with internal stakeholders and external customers to shape business outcomes and strengthen market relevance.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $190,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Accelerate profitable revenue growth through strategic initiatives
• Establish and execute the business strategy to align with enterprise priorities
• Translate market needs into product and technology priorities
• Build a commercial model that aligns with target buyers and growth priorities
• Maintain strong relationships with customers to identify emerging needs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive business leadership experience with financial accountability
• Strong track record leading cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Sales, and Operations
• Experience in a matrixed environment requiring collaboration and influencing skills
• Deep domain and market expertise relevant to the business unit
• Strong strategic judgment and financial acumen

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits available for full-time employees
• Discretionary incentive program potentially included as part of the compensation package

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.