Sr Research Project Associate

Country

United States of America

Job Family

Client Solutions

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

The Senior Research Project Associate is part of a collaborative team whose mission is to deliver high-quality custom research. This role supports the Dedicated Solution’s team in the successful execution of research projects from inception to delivery. It requires a research and insights professional who is equally comfortable in a room full of marketing leaders or getting elbow deep in cutting data and drafting research questions to find the underlying cause of a burning client need. As such, the Senior Research Project Associate will come to the table with a strong background in consultative, client-facing market research and consumer insights projects. They will be an adept project manager and lead all steps of online & paper/pencil primary research projects, including survey development, programming, testing, creating banner & tab plans, quality check data, and report writing.

As the Senior Research Project Associate, you will have the following key accountabilities:

• Manage all aspects of online custom research projects, including project plans/schedules, survey development, survey checking, overseeing fieldwork, data quality checking, and delivery.
• Management of the occasional paper/pencil research project
• Work with Sales Team to scope project details, price projects, and put together proposals
• Sample management & email marketing skills – writing invitation copy and creating HTML invites for surveys
• Spec out banner & tab plans and work with Data Processing to create client friendly data table deliverables
• Analyze results and write meaningful succinct key findings reports
• Work with team lead to maintain revenue and financial tracking

Now that we have introduced you to the position of Senior Research Project Associate, what skills, qualifications, and experience should you have?

• 3-5 years consumer research experience, experience in media research a plus
• Proficient in conducting quantitative online primary research
• Knowledge of paper/pencil research
• Questionnaire development and implementation experience 
• Demonstrated organizational, project management and written/verbal skills
• Ability to deliver results, meet deadlines and manage time efficiently
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of an organization – both internally and externally
• Ability to discuss / understand clients’ custom objectives and requirements 
• Ability to manage simultaneous requests (good organizational skills, multi-tasking ability)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to be flexible and work under deadline 
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint required, working knowledge of SPSS is preferred 
• Knowledge of Confirmit IT/Forsta, HTML, CSS, and Java desired
• Knowledge of MEMRI & Catalyst platforms a plus
• BA or equivalent required 

What we offer:

• 401K Match
• Medical/ Vision/ Dental Insurance
• Work-life balance- Hybrid or Remote schedule
• Tuition Assistance – up to $5,250.00 yearly
• 11 paid corporate Holidays
• Life / Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplier Discounts/ Plum Benefits partnership
• Salary commensurate with experience: $80,000-$90,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and GfK (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of GfK, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.
We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.

Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!