Senior Consultant - DC/NYC

Quadrant Strategies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development program

Job summary

Quadrant Strategies is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead client engagements and develop communications strategies for Fortune 100 companies across multiple industries. The role involves independent project management, direct client interaction, and mentoring junior team members to deliver insightful, data-driven recommendations.

The position offers a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with opportunities for advancement and a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence at least three

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing communications strategies.
• Proven project and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Strong writing and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute client engagements with memos and reports.
• Directly manage a team of Associates and Senior Associates (typically 1-4 staff members).
• Design, develop, implement and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Manage client projects, including allocating resources across the team to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Participate in the management and operations of the company, including developing and managing vendor relationships, overseeing the operations of their own team, and helping drive business development.

Skills

Communications strategy

Team and project management

Writing skills

Analytical ability

Client service orientation

Judgment and discretion

Time management

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Quadrant Strategies is a fast-paced market research professional services firm that works with Fortune 100 companies on their biggest reputational and business challenges. We use mixed methodology market research to form recommendations, advising top executives on communications and brand strategy to help them grow revenue, reclaim market share, advance their public policy interests, and navigate through some of the world’s highest profile corporate crises. We position ourselves as our client’s go-to partner for some of their most sensitive and high stakes situations, leveraging real data along the way.

Quadrant Strategies was founded in 2015. We have offices in the United States (Washington, DC, and New York City), the United Kingdom (London) and Republic of Serbia (Belgrade). Employees may request to work from any of our offices, pending approval based on need and office availability. Our offices are open on a hybrid work model, with employees working in-office at least three days a week.

Quadrant Strategies provides a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our employees and their families. This includes medical, dental and vision coverage, legal services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave, retirement plan contributions, fitness reimbursements, and paid time off.

Quadrant Strategies is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Quadrant Strategies, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the country where their home office is located. To learn more about Quadrant, visit our website at www.quadrantstrategies.com.

Senior Consultant

The Role:

The ideal candidate has experience developing and implementing communications strategy in the political or corporate sectors. This is an opportunity to become a high-level corporate consultant by applying that communications expertise to consulting-style engagements for companies and organizations in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to technology, health care, finance and entertainment. Senior Consultants will manage projects on their own, including interacting with and advising clients directly, with a view to moving to a client and consulting leadership role as soon as they are ready. We provide opportunities for quick advancement and a structured and continuing career development program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with partners to design and execute client engagements, including writing proposals, strategy and research memos and other external reports, and presenting them to clients
• Directly manage a team of Associates and Senior Associates (typically 1-4 staff members)
• Design, develop, implement and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies, such as proprietary polling, focus groups and other research methodologies
• Manage client projects, including allocating resources across the team to meet project goals and deadlines
• Participate in the management and operations of the company, including developing and managing vendor relationships, overseeing the operations of their own team, and helping drive business development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced communications strategist
• Experienced and effective team and project manager
• Thrives under pressure and in fast paced situations
• Shows a passion for learning about different industries and clients’ reputational challenges
• Keen analytical and writing ability with a demonstrated track record of generating insight
• Demonstrated orientation toward client service
• Strong oral communication and writing skills and a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and perfect discretion
• Highly organized, with excellent time management skills; capable of managing across multiple projects at once

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong academic record
• Three to seven years’ work experience, preferably in market research, communications, strategy, consulting or related professional services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel