Senior Project Director/Market Research

Knowledge Networks is the 23rd largest US market research company. We conduct custom quantitative marketing research that spans both behavioral and attitudinal needs of our growing client base. We combine Web-based information gathering with statistically valid survey methods and advanced modeling techniques. We are excited to announce the following opportunity at our Cincinnati, OH office.

 

 

Ideal candidate will have a mix of experience that is behavioral and attitudinal. Sources would be a mix of IRI or ACNielsen plus recent survey research supplier side experience.  Great opportunity to work with well-respected, leading-edge Fortune 500 provider of top food brands worldwide.

 

 POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Senior Project Director will be responsible for working with the VP to:

?  Achieve revenue and profit goals

?  Develop winning behavioral and attitudinal research proposals

?  Deliver outstanding analytics/presentations that address client business issues

?  Act as interface with VP regarding client goals both analytical and financial 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Build strong relationships with cornerstone client and participate with VP in expanding that business Work with VP and MD to expand business beyond the cornerstone accountManage and/or execute quantitative research projects, working closely with the VP/MD and clients.  Projects include controlled store/in-store tests, analysis of National Shopper Lab household panel data; promotion analytics, and on line survey research Excellent design, data and analytical skills with the ability to convey findings concisely and with relevant marketing insight Prices/put together budgets for projectsMonitor field as needed

G. Manage small and medium size projects in their entirety with minimal oversight

H. Resolve day to day operational issues

I.  Team with the VP and other associates on large complex projects

J. Interact with client in person, by phone, by email in managing projects

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLSAbility to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally with clients, verbally and in written form, for both project management topics as well as research results.Excellent multivariate skill backed by proficiency in Excel, SPSS or SAS, WORD and PPT Orientation to sales in addition to analytics Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.Excellent problem solver with attention to detailMINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

BA/BS in Market Research, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, English

 

6 to 8 yrs experience in marketing research on the supplier side with 2-3 years at the Project Director /Senior Project Director level.