Market Research Manager, Market Strategy & Understanding

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

As a Market Research Manager (internally known as Account Manager), you will manage research projects for leading companies. You will work collaboratively with the team to help uncover and communicate key insights, context, and actionable strategies on all the research projects you work on.

• Focus on executional excellence while growing both internal and client partnership skills.
• Understand the project lifecycle for custom research and manage projects start‑to‑finish with exceptional proficiency, with some supervision.
• Interact comfortably with clients on execution‑focused tasks and contribute to presentations for basic results.
• Provide pricing support and material development for proposals as requested.
• Participate in thinking through methodological considerations and recommendations as part of a larger account team.
• Oversee and coordinate with junior team members, providing project‑level support, delegating work, giving instructions, and quality control.
• Be involved in analytic plans, and aspects of report writing to find the story in the data.
• Develop custom surveys.
• Perform link checking.
• Monitor fieldwork.
• Plan data processing and analysis.
• Guide report visualization and story‑telling.
• Develop report population and content.
• Oversee the role of Analyst on these tasks, where both may play a role.
• Carry out tasks under the supervision of a manager or senior team members.

• At least 2+ years of market research experience.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree;
  Master’s level education is an asset.
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in completing all tasks.
• Ability to positively interact with internal support teams.
• Superior organizational skills, unflagging attention to detail, and demonstrated commitment to accuracy and completeness of information.
• Basic knowledge of SPSS and/or other quantitative reporting tools (a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation.
• Ability to manage complex, multi‑faceted project budgets and create, manage, and commit to a project plan, schedule, and budget.
• Highly motivated, self‑directed, and possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines.
• Thrives within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with well‑developed interpersonal and presentation skills.

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $80,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non‑discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for career development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

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Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with the code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.