Director Market Research, Customer Experience

Job DescriptionAs a Director, you will play a key role in building a business, including writing proposals, delivering strategic insights to our clients, and developing and managing quantitative insights programs in the customer experience space. Your work will include a variety of studies requiring sharp time management skills and keen attention to detail. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing research/analytics projects from start to finish, working with clients on questionnaire design and reporting, and collaborating with internal teams on sampling, survey programming, data processing and data analytics. You will work closely with senior research staff to assure survey and project accuracy, ensure projects stay on schedule, and manage junior staff with respect to project deliverables. You will be responsible for preparation and delivery of custom, story‑telling style reports that deliver actionable insights to our clients.What You Can Expect To Be DoingDevelop and design appropriate solutions for clients, based on research approaches and products that are best suited to meet their needsWrite winning proposalsOversee and direct multiple market research projects at once, including but not limited to relationship and transactional customer experience and ad hoc studiesManage and coordinate all aspects of the research process from design, questionnaire design, pre‑field activities, monitoring field and project status, analysis and interpretation of results through the preparation of reports and delivery of presentationsData interpretation and presentation storytelling including the ability to draw conclusions/make recommendations from the data results into actionable insightsMaintain and strengthen client relationships through exceptional service and strong attention to quality controlUnderstand and address business needs/issues of clients – providing consultation versus order takingA strong focus on financials and account growthProvide day‑to‑day guidance and coaching to junior team members requiredWhat Success In This Role Looks LikeThis position is a leadership role that will be an integral part of the Customer Experience team. You will work closely with CX leadership to anticipate, interpret, and support client's business needs with innovative tools and resources. The best‑suited candidate will be able to lead and manage a team that can successfully gather and interpret data that will drive client business.This might be the job for you if you have:Minimum of 7 years of quantitative CX experience; some supplier/vendor‑side experience requiredStrong quantitative research project management skillsMust be able to create questionnaires, sample design, analytical plans and create custom story‑telling style analytical reports in PowerPointMust have the ability to deliver the “so what” in reporting, with foresight into implications of recommendations to clients (e.g., change management, communication, investment required)Solid understanding of CX analytics, including how they should be inserted into program designs, as well as interpretation of output and what that output means for the overall story we are telling our clientExperience with customer experience researchExperience with platform technology that enables CX insights and activation. Some experience with solutions such as Medallia, Qualtrics, InMoment, or other CX measurement platforms preferred.Experience tying CX to employee experience and enablement is a plusProven track record of business developmentAbility to form and maintain significant and ongoing client relationshipsAbility to deliver strategic insight and expert consultation to clientsSelf‑starter with the ability to successfully collaborate with a virtual teamSelf‑motivated, analytical individual with an attention to detail who strives in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environmentIntellectually curious with a growth mindset; willing to try new things and continuously evolveExcellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication) are necessary for effective development and maintenance of internal and external client relationshipsSuperior organizational, multi‑tasking, decision‑making and problem‑solving abilitiesComfortable managing a demanding and multi‑faceted workloadBackground in leading and inspiring teams that work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues; must have prior experience managing/leading junior employeesWorks well in a team environment with colleagues at all levelsKnowledge of research methodologies and basic statistical concepts requiredProficient with MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)What’s In It For YouAt 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. To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | USCommitment to DiversityIpsos 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr