Job Functions

• Obtain estimates for design and analysis elements of active matters and proposals.
• Assist Client Management with proposal development, as appropriate. (May draft the proposal at more senior levels.)
• Designs and analyzes projects and programs to meet client's research and business needs.
• Design questionnaire.
• Develop analytical plans.
• Document key elements of the analytic process (e.g. types of tests run, rules used for calculating statistics and maps, sample groups included, etc.)
• Liaison with Marketing Services - schedule/manage/monitor all marketing science functions.
• Prepare final report/presentation.
• Participate in client presentations.
• Assist client service with client interface and relationship building.
• Consult with clients on strategic business issues.
• Support new client development activities.
• Cost control of design and analysis elements.

Skills

• Competent in identifying business/research issues and translating into research design and analysis.
• Strong conceptual and quantitative skills.
• Solid understanding of research methods and statistical techniques.
• Data collection techniques.
• Research design.
• Statistics (as user.)
• Analysis.
• Report writing through conclusions/implications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills - both internally and with clients; team player.
• Leadership skills.
• Can work independently with minimal direction.
• Flexible and practical - can balance research designs and analysis with budget, timing and other constraints; can work to a budget.
• Continuous improvement mind set.

Accountabilities

• Client deliverables (questionnaire, toplines, reports, etc.) meet research objectives and (where appropriate) contain value-added insights into implications and business impact
• Accurate estimates for professional time.
• Error-free questionnaire and banner plan.
• Marketing science and reporting processes are delivered accurately, on-time, and on-budget.
• Topline, analysis and/or final report are error-free, answer project objectives, and are implications and issues oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a research related field. Preferably a graduate degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years experience in a research setting.
• Must be able to work in Greensboro, NC.