Vice President of Research

Smith Hanley Associates; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Market Research to lead custom project creation and client development. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally, focusing on innovative research methods and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in custom research, showcasing strong communication and proposal writing skills. Join a top-tier firm that values learning and growth, where your expertise will directly influence business success and client satisfaction. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a remote setting, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years in custom research or consultancy with strong communication skills.
• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Identify and grow business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Lead client meetings and present analyses effectively.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Qualitative research methods

Communication skills

Proposal writing

Lead generation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Vice President Market Research

Compensation: $150-170k + uncapped commission
Location: Remote, US
Contact: Daniel Wilberschied - [e-mail]

A top tier custom research firm is looking for a Vice President to join their organization. If you are looking for a cross-functional role focused on custom project creation and new client development, this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities:

1. Identify business opportunities among new and existing clients: maintain and grow the business year after year.
2. Independently implement new lead generation.
3. Ability to write proposals that address the clients' business issues.
4. Lead client meetings when necessary.
5. Present analyses to clients.
6. Develop new sales materials specific to their respective industry, if needed.
7. Ability to manage staff so that projects are on track and the analyses are insightful.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Knowledge of a variety of different Quantitative and Qualitative research methods.
2. Must have a broad and deep understanding of various design approaches and/or tap into resources within the company to ensure research designs are on target.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Commitment to learning.
5. At least 10 years in a custom research supplier or consultancy.