Market Research Project Director, Senior

Description
The Senior Research Director works closely with Account Management to deliver excellent study design, implementation and analysis in order to meet client needs. The objective of the Senior Research Director is to effectively lead all assigned studies in order to deliver them on time and on budget. The Senior Research Director also assists the Vice President of Account Management in the preparation of proposals for clients. Specific responsibilities include: Manage the day-to-day client contact for projects sold – this includes meeting with clients in-person, by phone, proactively investigating client needs, balancing needs of client. Oversee project direction and reporting to ensure a timely and high quality end product for presentation to the client. This includes designing surveys, leading project kick-off meetings, working closely with operations department to ensure that deliverables are met, and developing insightful reports and deliverables for clients. Hands-on quality control involvement throughout the project. When necessary, travel to potential clients.



Requirements
7 to 9 years related work experience in marketing research with a minimum of 4 years experience on the supplier side of market research. Technology and/or Telecommunications market research experience a plus. Ability to write questionnaires as well as plan and create insightful and actionable reports. Experience managing simultaneous multiple complex, high value projects simultaneously. Experience working with various research methodologies including telephone, online, face-to-face. Must be able to coordinate other research and operations staff and delegate completion of individual tasks. Client Management: This person must confidently represent company Proven track record of managing all aspects of quantitative research project work. Ability to interface well with commercial, operations, sales and IT staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Will need and appreciation of computer systems and a good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Education:BA/BS in Marketing or equivalent, MS desirable.