Manager, Quantitative Insights

material; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Material is hiring a Manager of Insights to oversee multiple research engagements and act as a thought partner to junior‑ to mid‑level clients, framing insights into actionable recommendations.

You will design questionnaires, manage data collection, analyze results, and translate findings into visuals and narratives while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external vendors. The role is hybrid with offices in Los Angeles, Austin or New York City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (Master's degree is a plus) in Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in market research with a track record of managing multiple end-to-end projects.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization across quantitative methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in market research software and MS/GS Office suites.

Responsibilities

• Questionnaire development including content creation from scratch.
• Manage internal and external project members through data collection, fieldwork, data processing, analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality work.
• Translate data into insights and tell visual stories with comprehensive narratives.
• Mentor and delegate work to Associates and Sr. Associates (US and India).

Skills

Critical thinking

Strategic thinking

Project management

POV framing

Adaptability to new tech

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Market research software

Microsoft/Google Suites

Job description

Manager, Quantitative Insights

This is a hybrid role to be based near one our offices in Los Angeles, Austin or New York City

About Us

We drive intelligent growth for ambitious businesses and leading brands.

Customer understanding is more potent and drives greater value when insights go to work directly within marketing and experience priorities. To give our clients that advantage, we put an insights-driven operating system at the core of our design, go-to-market and digital experience solutions.

Material clients make smarter growth choices because they can see clearly how and when to take the shots that count. Together, we connect consumer intelligence with customer demand generation to build lasting, profitable relationships.

Job Description

As a Manager of Insights, you will be responsible for managing and in some cases leading multiple research and insights engagements at a time. You will act as a thought partner to our junior to mid-level clients, educating them about every step of the process, framing insights for actionable recommendations, while developing trust and building lasting relationships.

Specific delivery-oriented responsibilities include, but are not limited to, questionnaire development including content creation from scratch, managing internal and external project members through the execution of data collection, field management, data processing, analysis, and reporting. This also includes working with and collaborating with internal cross-functional teams in support of executing the highest quality work.

Insights reporting responsibilities include translating data into learnings, telling visual stories through data and comprehensive narratives that frame impactful and strategic recommendations. This process will be overseen in partnership with a Senior Project Lead/Senior Team member.

You will be responsible for establishing, supporting, and building thriving relationships with Jr. to Mid-Level Insights and Marketing client Stakeholders. You will also be responsible for mentoring, coaching, and delegating appropriate work to Associates and Sr. Associates (US and India based), sharing responsibility for their growth and development.

Skills required for success include:

• Critical thinking
• Strategic thinking
• Project management
• Problem identification oriented around solutions and Point of View (POV)
• Ability to learn and adapt to cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and leading through practice of skills established in the Associate/Sr. Associate role (or other relevant career experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (Master's degree is a plus) preferably in Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in market research, with a proven track‑record of managing multiple end‑to‑end research projects.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization across a variety of quantitative methodologies including, but not limited to, Segmentation, Brand/Advertising Tracking, UX/CX, Journey and other custom methodologies. Familiarity and understanding of qualitative research and its application would be a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Proficiency in market research software and tools and Microsoft/Google Suites.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn (learning mindset), openness to sharing, receiving, asking for, and applying feedback.
• Adaptability to new methodologies and technologies in the market

Why work for Material?

Material is a global company and we work with best‑of‑class brands worldwide. We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are in the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance and healthcare.

Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft and leading‑edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.

A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcomes focused company. We c reate experiences that matter, create new value and make a difference in our clients' lives and their customers' lives.

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

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