Analytic Director, Research Sciences #273

Company Description:

The NPD Group, founded in 1967, provides global consumer and retail information that helps manufacturers and retailers make more informed, fact based decisions in order to optimize their business.  Many of the world?s most successful companies rely on us for insight on what is selling, where and why so that they can understand and leverage the latest trends.

 

NPD products and services deliver unique market perspectives by combining consumer information with point-of-sale data collected from retailers and other distribution channels.  The result is market intelligence with both strategic and tactical advantages: comprehensive information on key retail channels and consumer demographics, plus granular detail on specific products, features and pricing.

 

Our clients encompass more than 1,400 businesses, including many Fortune 500 companies.  NPD has approximately 600 Retailer Partners, representing over 120,000 doors worldwide.  Our worldwide offices and partnerships span more than 60 countries.  

 

Job Description:

The Analytic Director in Games is primarily responsible for the development and ongoing management of the POS and Consumer data methodologies. This includes all decision-making, troubleshooting and evaluation of issues related to the various census projection systems, calibration matrices, non-POS targeting methods, POS projections and brand weighting for the product offerings.

This position is open to location in NPD's Port Washington office and has flexibility to be located in the NYC office.

Overall ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and managing the POS and Consumer data methodologies. Managing the analysis of data impact. Developing a recommendation for year-end restatement/data refreshments and ensuring successful implementation. Partnering with Research Sciences and other business units to facilitate best practices and new methodologies. Meeting with clients to present analytics and methodology, as well as answer questions pertaining to data and data quality. Working closely with BU Sales and Client Service to train them on methodologies and provide technical support with clients. Playing a leadership role in corporate initiatives, BU meetings, and other company/departmental events, including recruiting, supervising, training, motivating, and managing appropriate personnel in the group. Communicating product initiatives to the BU, including newsletters, presentations, working with Marketing / PR to shape the product image and positioning to the marketplace and educating sales staff. Managing and developing staff.

Qualifications7-10 years experience with supplier or in a market research department. BA/BS or equivalent. Solid understanding of syndicated data, and some operational and development exposure. Highly analytic, with working knowledge of statistical software packages and applications (SPSS, etc.). Experience and understanding of client business issues and ability to develop and apply research designed to assist in effective decision making. Some experience with product management in a technical arena. Ability to translate technical methodologies into client-friendly terms. Must be a detail-oriented, critical thinker with strong project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be proactive/self-starter with excellent problem solving ability and excellent negotiation skills. Ability to work well individual and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong project management skills.

 

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