Quantitative Research Director

ABOUT C+R RESEARCH

There’s a reason we’ve been named one of Chicago’s Best Places to work. For over 60 years, C+R has recognized that our people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on our employees’ curiosity, allowing everyone to grow and cultivate their passions and strengths, while at the same time, collaborating and supporting one another. We truly welcome creative thinking and input from all levels in our organization.

At C+R, all analysts work directly with senior managers and owners, who are all still analysts working on projects, as well as face-to-face with clients. Our client brands are mostly Fortune 1,000 companies (both B2C and B2B) and our teams work across a variety of categories using the most innovative methodologies.

The Quantitative Research Director is involved in all aspects of research projects from brainstorming research designs and proposal development through analyzing data and creating written reports and other deliverables. The Director collaborates with and mentors other quantitative analysts to successfully implement and run the day-to-day tasks involved in client research projects.

The Quantitative Research Director will also work alongside VPs or SVPs to develop and maintain strong client relationships by consistently delivering thoughtful research with a consultative mindset towards business strategy and client outcomes, responsive client service and expert consultation.

Essential Duties

• Respond to both simpler and more complex client Request for Proposal (RFP) through a written proposal that outlines a recommended custom research design, methodology, timing and costs, with the ability to include any of C+R’s full slate of established capabilities
• Develop and apply both basic and more complex quantitative research methods to address marketing issues with a focus on strategic recommendations to address client objectives.
• Develop both simple and complex screeners and questionnaires to address research objectives.
• Manage and / or supervise all aspects of survey projects, including : field coordination, survey programming, quality control, data processing, and report publishing.
• Oversee vendor relationships for tasks or processes that are outsourced.
• Understand and apply data processing and statistical principles including complex variables to create new banners / filters, manipulate tables / data to explore hypothesis for reporting.
• Supervise the development of basic final reports, and develop complex final reports including : presentation set-up, data posting, data analysis and editorial write-up. This also includes writing conclusions and identifying opportunities or recommendations that address clients’ business issues.
• Train, manage, and mentor analyst team. Provide general direction, training on research processes and methods, and administer appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Assist in the evaluation, development, and leverage of digital project related tools, both internal and external, to enhance project efficiencies and data analysis.
• Train analyst staff on guidelines and procedures of analytic department.
• Attend and lead or help lead client meetings and presentations.
• Build strong client relationships through effective communications and a focus on great research, deep perspective, and best in class, committed client service.

Other Duties

Skills And Experience

Working Conditions

Hybrid office environment with three days a week in-person requirement. May require some travel to client sites.

Note : Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

How To Apply

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@crresearch.com and include the job title in the subject line.

No 3rd party applications will be considered.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship or OPT.

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