Research and Consumer Insights Senior Specialist (1 year Contract)

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)

We're looking for a top-notch, experienced Research and Consumer Insights Specialist.  You will design and implement primary research initiatives delivering intelligence about consumers, the competitive landscape, and business risks & opportunities.  Working in partnership with internal stakeholders, the specialist delivers and communicates facts and insights to support the businesses decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage consumer insights projects by providing subject matter expertise in the development and implementation of high-quality proprietary research
  • Participate in research requests, evaluations and build project briefs to engage all relevant stakeholders.
  • Participate in the development of a methodology specific to each project.
  • Manage trackers to monitor market metrics and brand performance
  • Produce and deliver insights projects that summarize complex research findings into short and clear actionable information, adapted to audiences
  • Combine primary research with other sources available (desk, BI) to elevate the depth and strengths of insights
  • Participate in the evaluation and use of syndicated products
  • Ensure quality assurance for various deliverables produced by or for the team (peer reviews)
  • Work with the team to increase visibility of insights, supporting customer centric and fact-based decision-making.
  • Continuously seek improvement for the team’s activities and operations.
  • May be required to manage and work with external vendors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields and min 7 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Msc or MBA an asset
  • Enthusiasm for online businesses and highly motivated in developing knowledge about various topics and industries. Suitable business acumen expected
  • Ability to set priorities, multi-task, handle pressure and obtain results. Commitment to meeting timelines.
  • Ability to structure concise and clear results presentations based on large amounts of information
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking. Must be comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative information
  • Knowledge of marketing research, basic statistical analysis and analytics required
  • Knowledge of various secondary information sources, and capability to continuously seek and learn new sources
  • Comfortable in a decentralized structure where results are based on cooperation, collaboration, and influence of others.
  • Ability to present ideas, conclusions and recommendations with clarity to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing agency based in Halifax.

The company offers a competitive annual salary, employer paid premiums for Head and Dental benefits, RRSP contributions, wellness allowance and much more!

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then apply today!

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