Remote Manager

Summary

Join our Research & Insights team at M Booth as a Senior Research Manager and lead primary research projects, manage budgets and teams, and present findings to internal teams and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in communications or marketing research or social sciences
• 4-6 years of research experience, preferably some experience working in an agency environment
• Fluency in Outlook and MS Office and Google Workplace
• Experience using Netbase Quid, SPSS or Q, Audiense, MRI-Simmons or equivalents are a plus
• Experience managing projects, including budget tracking, timeline development and monitoring, client and internal team and vendor communications, reporting
• Strong background in primary quantitative research, including sample design, questionnaire development, vendor/client management, programming, quality control and analysis of data
• Strong secondary research skills, including trend identification
• Ability to consolidate findings from secondary and primary research into key takeaways, as well as exposure and experience in developing insights and communications or brand strategies
• Strong client service, collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experience and desire to work within a collaborative team environment and with staff in a hybrid model across a variety of offices and time zones
• Experience managing at least one team member
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance and work on multiple projects concurrently
• Strong writing and public speaking/presentation skills
• Attention to detail in written and verbal communication
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to help identify and vet new vendor partners as well as new research methodologies

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead primary research projects (quantitative and qualitative)
• Manage research projects from end-to-end: designing a research approach that aligns with clients’ goal
• Manage budgets and teams on Tier 1 accounts with responsibility for profitability, incremental growth
• Understand clients’ objectives and ensure research and insights deliverables meet those needs
• Have a visible role within the agency and co-host training sessions (such as Booth Camps) that educate peers about research capabilities, tools and techniques
• Present findings and insights to internal teams, clients and new business prospects
• Be a skilled storyteller who uses data and insights to create a brand narrative
• Grow and mentor junior staff and manage staff in concert with senior team members to help them grow, develop and achieve individual professional goals
• Participate in agency collaborations to further the visibility and understanding of research capabilities across the Booth group
• May manage up to 2 direct reports

Benefits

• A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect and humanity
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• A 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays
• Additional Perks: Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter Benefits