Senior Insights & Strategy Director

Ipsos in US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Healthcare plans

Wellness benefits

Flexible workplace policy

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking an experienced researcher to lead client work from kickoff to debrief, develop research plans, and present findings in PowerPoint. You will collaborate with PM/fieldwork and grow client relationships beyond individual studies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a top research setting, a BA/BS, and strong quantitative/qualitative analysis, questionnaire design, and data storytelling. US citizen status is required for government compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a top research consultancy, or as a brand strategist in an ad agency, consultancy or market research environment
• BA/BS in related field
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Proven ability to take responsibility, think analytically, and communicate clearly
• Understanding of questionnaire design and creation
• Knowledge and interest in new-tech and digital research solutions essential
• Strong writing and analytical ability – knowing how to convert data and analysis into stories
• Written and oral communication – used to correspond clearly and concisely with clients, outside vendors, and internal departments
• Creating instruction materials for our internal and external field partners
• Attending client briefings and debriefs
• Good understanding of quantitative metrics and experience in combined qual-quant projects execution and analysis preferred
• Strong experience in qualitative consumer research
• IT skills focusing on Word, Excel and PowerPoint, video editing is a plus
• Must be able to work independently, yet be comfortable asking questions

Responsibilities

• To understand the background and intent of client requests (participating in kick-off calls, reviewing proposals and market research briefs)
• Includes taking the time to develop a deeper understanding of the clients’ categories and key competitors
• Lead the development of research plans and proposals (adhering to PRS IN VIVO best practices, services, and visual guidelines)
• Willingness to get their ‘hands dirty’ with nitty-gritty of research process, if necessary, including screeners, questionnaire design, scripting surveys, etc.
• Managing / directing projects from start to finish including close collaboration with PM/fieldwork department
• Writing and presenting strategic reports of findings in PowerPoint
• Assisting with (and eventually leading) debrief presentations
• Develop (or learn how to develop) client relationships outside of individual studies to grow revenue

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Questionnaire design

Communication skills

Independent worker

Digital research solutions

Data storytelling

Client communication

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Video editing

Job description

Ipsos is seeking an experienced researcher to lead client work from kickoff to debrief, develop research plans, and present findings in PowerPoint. You will collaborate with PM/fieldwork and grow client relationships beyond individual studies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a top research setting, a BA/BS, and strong quantitative/qualitative analysis, questionnaire design, and data storytelling. US citizen status is required for government compliance.