Market Research Manager- Contractor

Jobgether; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 67.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote for US-based contractors

Flexible, project-based engagement

Work with leading global brands

Lump-sum project compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether is seeking a Market Research Manager – Contractor based in the United States. You will lead end-to-end custom quantitative studies that inform product launches, pricing, and market positioning for major food and beverage brands.

The role involves designing research, managing fieldwork, analyzing data, and presenting insights to clients, with flexible project selection based on availability and expertise.

Formación

• 5–8 years of professional experience in custom quantitative market research.
• Strong expertise in questionnaire design and sampling.
• Understanding of weighting procedures and significance testing.
• Ability to manage the full research lifecycle from briefs to presentation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Translate client briefs into comprehensive quantitative research designs with objectives and sampling plans.
• Develop, write, and refine questionnaires and screening tools.
• Manage timelines, sampling quotas, and deliverables according to schedule.
• Coordinate fieldwork with internal teams; monitor data collection and quality.
• Prepare tabulations, analyses, and identify patterns and insights.
• Develop reports and client presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Present results to clients and explain statistical concepts clearly.
• Identify risks and propose solutions regarding scope, budgets, timelines.
• Coach analysts and collaborators to improve research quality.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure methodological rigor.

Conocimientos

Custom quantitative research

Questionnaire design

Project management

Data analysis

Client presentations

Independent work

Descripción del empleo

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Market Research Manager – Contractor based in the United States.

As a Market Research Manager, you will lead end-to-end custom quantitative research projects, helping major food and beverage brands make informed strategic and commercial decisions. You will take ownership of the entire research process, from interpreting client briefs and designing questionnaires to managing fieldwork, analyzing data, and presenting actionable insights. Working closely with research leads, analysts, and field and data teams, you will ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. You will translate complex findings into compelling reports and recommendations that influence product launches, pricing strategies, customer segmentation, and market positioning. This hands‑on contractor opportunity offers flexibility to select individual projects based on your availability and expertise. It is ideal for an experienced researcher who enjoys combining independent execution, client interaction, and strategic thinking within a dynamic, globally distributed environment.

Accountabilities:

• Translate client briefs into comprehensive quantitative research designs, including research objectives, methodologies, questionnaires, and sampling plans, collaborating with the designated Study Lead for review and approval.
• Develop, write, and refine research questionnaires, screening tools, and concept stimuli to ensure clarity, relevance, and alignment with project objectives.
• Manage project timelines, sampling quotas, and research deliverables, ensuring each study progresses according to agreed schedules.
• Coordinate fieldwork in collaboration with internal field and data teams, reviewing soft launches, monitoring data collection, and making informed decisions regarding data cleaning and quality control.
• Prepare tabulation and banner specifications, conduct quantitative analyses, and identify meaningful patterns, trends, and insights within research data.
• Develop comprehensive research reports and client presentations, translating findings into clear business implications, strategic recommendations, and actionable conclusions.
• Present research results directly to clients, communicate complex findings effectively, explain statistical concepts such as significance testing, and confidently address client questions.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential risks related to project scope, budgets, timelines, or deliverables, recommending appropriate solutions when necessary.
• Coach and support analysts and other project contributors, providing clear, constructive feedback to improve research quality and overall project execution.
• Collaborate with research leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure methodological rigor, consistency, and high‑quality client deliverables throughout the engagement.

Requirements:

• 5 to 8 years of professional experience in custom quantitative market research, with demonstrated ownership of projects from initial client brief through final presentation.
• Strong expertise in questionnaire design, including the development of screeners, survey instruments, and concept-testing materials.
• Solid understanding of quantitative research methodologies, sampling techniques, weighting procedures, and statistical significance testing.
• Proven ability to independently manage the complete research lifecycle, including study design, fieldwork coordination, data analysis, reporting, and client presentations.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to transform complex datasets into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting research findings and explaining statistical concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• A hands‑on approach to research, combining practical execution with the ability to guide, review, and support other team members.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and identify potential delivery risks.
• Ability to work independently in a project-based environment and communicate availability and project commitments promptly.
• Nice-to-have qualifications:Experience conducting concept testing, pricing research, market segmentation, or brand and market tracking studies.
• Experience managing multi-market or international research projects.
• Previous experience in the food and beverage industry, particularly within foodservice, restaurants, manufacturing, or food‑related consumer markets.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working arrangement for contractors based in the United States.
• Flexible, project-based engagement, allowing you to choose which assignments to accept based on your availability and interests.
• Opportunity to work with leading global food and beverage brands, including major restaurant chains, manufacturers, and industry suppliers.
• Direct involvement in research projects that influence real business decisions, including product development, pricing, customer targeting, and market strategy.
• Compensation structured as a lump sum for each project, based on its scope, required tasks, and estimated workload.
• Individual compensation range agreed upon with each contractor in advance, ensuring project fees remain within the established rate range.
• Transparent project scoping and pricing before work begins, with clear expectations regarding deliverables and timelines.
• Variety of research assignments, offering exposure to different clients, business challenges, and quantitative methodologies.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced research professionals, analysts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible workload, with project availability depending on current business needs and research demand.