Market Research Manager or Senior Manager

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. About NRG: NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what's next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We're a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges"”in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence. We're proud of our company's values - these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between: Do what you love. With conviction. Where discovery lives. And impact drives. Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. Big thinking. Collectively inspired. Embrace the journey. Be human. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Manager or Senior Manager to join our Client Services team. Our Client Services team is made up of world-class researchers who bring unmatched industry expertise, a global perspective, and passion for all consumers in the rapidly evolving entertainment, technology, gaming, sports and lifestyle landscapes. This team works on research initiatives that help answer the most important strategic business questions for some of the world's biggest brands! They help our clients leverage consumer insights to challenge conventional thinking, uncover new ideas, build better experiences, and continue to grow and innovate. Their rigorous research and expert consulting guide our clients to create their next story, product or strategy. In this role, you will manage a wide range of initiatives across the full project lifecycle from proposal to report delivery. You will bring your intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and storytelling ability to lead research initiatives that help solve our clients' biggest challenges, shaping the future of content, culture and technology. If you're passionate about qualitative and quantitative research; if you enjoy visualizing data and discovering insights with confidence; if you love being a trusted consultant to clients - this opportunity is for you! Your Impact: Manage all phases of quantitative and qualitative research projects, including research design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, data analysis and storytelling. Projects will include audience, landscape, and brand studies, with methods such as concept and creative testing, messaging/positioning evaluation, market sizing, and segmentation. Translate research data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations through visual, creative and story-driven reports. Partner with internal and external operations teams (programming, fieldwork, facilities, moderators, data processing) to drive projects forward on stringent timelines. Assist with proposal writing through researching relevant industry trends and topics. Build relationships through effectively managing day to day client interaction and helping solve client issues and concerns. Troubleshoot any issues that arise in an efficient and effective manner. Help provide direction to analysts on the team, giving meaningful feedback on all aspects of a project and training analysts across methodologies. Drive successful project execution, collaborating with senior team members and providing input and oversight to junior team members on quality control processes at each step of the research lifecycle, from checking survey programming logic, questionnaire proofing, number checking and proofing reports and presentations for accuracy. Who We're Looking For: Experience - We'd love for you to have 3-5 years' experience working in consumer insights, consumer research or in an analyst/strategy role at an entertainment/media/technology company. Your degree(s) - Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field. Additional degrees are welcome! Passion - An enthusiasm for research, data driven approaches, and strategic thinking. You enjoy staying up to date on industry trends and developments. Research practitioner - Experience with and flexibility to work on both qualitative and quantitative projects. Curiosity and critical thinking - You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the "whys," always digging for more information to understand what makes consumers tick. Data driven - Excellent at working with data to identify trends and insights, including both structured (i.e. data and hard numbers) and unstructured (i.e. interviews and qualitative) data. Data analysis techniques and software - Experience with statistical significance testing, correlation analysis, multivariate analysis techniques (such as cluster/segmentation analysis) and conjoint and discrete choice analysis. Communication and storytelling - Strong writing skills where you can craft a story around data insights and clearly communicate key points in a succinct manner. Client-centric - You love nurturing and building relationships and can confidently provide strategic guidance to your clients. Problem Solver - You are a natural problem solver, always on the lookout for new ways to accomplish tasks. Self-starter - Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well. Expert multitasker - Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Hawk-eyed attention to detail - Errors don't get past you and you are always focused on ensuring high levels of quality control and reporting. Great Team Member - Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. Position Type: This is a full-time, exempt position. What We Offer: We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape. Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Playa Vista and New York Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year's Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 401K with company match 12 weeks paid Parental Leave Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building NRGratitude - our company-wide employee recognition program Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options Our Commitment: Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Compensation: In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $75,000 -$110,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter which should include why you are excited about this opportunity and why the Client Services team should want to work with you #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-10