Strategic Research Lead for Event Growth

FREEMAN; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus up to 5%

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a Research Strategist to join a fast-growing Growth team. You will work with executive-level event organizers to drive profitability through rigorous research inside live events and digital engagements.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in research or strategy consulting, strong quantitative/qualitative skills, and a passion for problem-solving and innovation. Hybrid work schedule is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in management consulting, applied market research, or insights.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with client-facing delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities across project types with hypothesis-driven analysis.
• Design and field research producing insights and decision support data.
• Conduct qualitative research at industry events to identify revenue opportunities.
• Develop research methodologies and instruments aligned with client questions.
• Support growth frameworks using data-driven analysis and critical thinking.
• Collaborate across Strategy & Insights and Freeman to innovate frameworks.

Skills

Research Strategy

Consulting

Data Analysis

Survey Design

Presentation Skills

AI Tools

Education

Bachelors in Business/Management/Econ/Stats

2+ years in research/strategy/consulting

3-5 years in research/strategy

Tools

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a Research Strategist to join a fast-growing Growth team. You will work with executive-level event organizers to drive profitability through rigorous research inside live events and digital engagements.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in research or strategy consulting, strong quantitative/qualitative skills, and a passion for problem-solving and innovation. Hybrid work schedule is available.