Practice Lead, Market Research, Reporting & Analytics

The Practice Lead, Market Research, Reporting & Analytics will be responsible for executing a variety of research-related initiatives. 

MarketSource is a leading provider of sales and marketing services in North America. We are hired by some of the world's most formidable companies to provide sales and marketing services and best practices.

Stakeholder Partnerships:
*Work with internal clients to determine Market/Client/Program research needs;
*Consult with clients on business needs and the strategies or tactics being considered, how the work will be used, what outcomes are possible, and what the limitations will be; &
*Develop partnerships across the business to increase the impact of market research.

 Information & Analytical Proficiency:
*Ability to combine customer-based information with understanding and insights into the industry and company in order to make appropriate recommendations and influence clients' decision making processes;
*Analyze and integrate findings from research drawing conclusions that are actionable and impactful;
*Synthesize information from a variety of sources (primary and/or secondary research) to present or address an issue or to answer a client question/concern;
*Ability to design questionnaires; write banner and tabulation plans;
*Experienced in SPSS (v.10.0 or higher);
*Skilled in data evaluation across a variety of platforms (banners, SPSS output, etc.); &
*Strong statistical background with the ability to perform advanced statistical analyses.

Communication of Findings (Reporting/Analytics):
*Provide actionable reporting of research projects via written dashboard reports, full detailed reports and/or presentations with supporting tables, graphics and appendices;
*Communicate research insights in a compelling, lively, and informative manner; &
*Clearly express ideas, direction, methodology, results, and recommendations both orally and in writing to peers, management, and current/prospective clients.
*Travel will be required as a sales support function; strong presentation skills are a must.

Primary Research Capabilities:
*Develop appropriate proposals and solicit bids from outside vendors;
*Manage projects, from concept to completion, on time and to budget; &
*Develop new methodologies that can be applied to research issues.

Management Experience:
*Successful track record of working collaboratively with teams;
*Demonstrated people and staff management skills (hiring and firing, performance evaluation,
development planning, and coaching)
*Ability to work with a high degree of independence, and to oversee and guide others;
*Takes charge, influences others, champions change; &
*Mentors Project Managers to grow them into effective Practice Leads.

Responsibilities/Requirements:
*Strategic thinking with entrepreneurial spirit;
*A passion for research; problem solving and understanding the client and their needs;
*Ability to maintain a high degree of self-motivation and tenacity with attention to detail;
*Strong written and verbal communication skills; First-rate presentation ability;
*Excellent writing skills with the ability to provide meaningful recommendations and insights;
*Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities;
*Ability to set, maintain and meet firm and/or tight deadlines ;
*Manage, support, direct and train Project Managers on a daily basis;
*Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently;
*Expertise with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; &
*Knowledge and understanding of SPSS 10.0 or higher.

Education:
Masters Degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.

Job Experience:
Eight to ten years of primary market research experience is preferred; though analytical roles within other sectors will be considered.  Management experience required.

MarketSource offers competitive compensation, excellent growth opportunity
and a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees,
including medical, dental and vision. EOE