Panel Solutions Growth Associate

NORC at the University of Chicago; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

NORC at the University of Chicago, a world leader in research excellence, is seeking a commercially minded survey research professional to help expand AmeriSpeak's client portfolio and bring rigorous, probability-based research solutions to organizations making consequential decisions.

In this role, you will pair consultative business development with survey research expertise, helping clients define their needs, understand AmeriSpeak's value, and move from opportunity to successful project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2 years of survey, market research, or related research experience.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and processes of survey research.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities or projects, anticipate risks, and collaborate effectively with clients and internal partners.
• Self-starter who exercises sound judgment, works effectively with minimal supervision, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to write clear, persuasive technical proposals, budget justifications, and client-facing business development materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic proficiency in CRM applications such as Salesforce.
• Occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Guide client opportunities from early consultation through proposal, pricing, contracting, and transition to delivery teams.
• Lead client conversations translating research questions into practical survey solutions.
• Create clear, persuasive pricing, proposals, and contract materials for confident client decisions.
• Ensure newly awarded projects begin with clear scope, expectations, responsibilities, and success measures.
• Contribute to more complex opportunities, including solution development and client communications.
• Help shape AmeriSpeak’s market presence by improving products, sales materials, messaging, and go-to-market resources.
• Coach and support junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

NORC at the University of Chicago, a world leader in research excellence, is seeking a commercially minded survey research professional to help expand AmeriSpeak's client portfolio and bring rigorous, probability-based research solutions to organizations making consequential decisions.

In this role, you will pair consultative business development with survey research expertise, helping clients define their needs, understand AmeriSpeak's value, and move from opportunity to successful project