HybridMust live within commuting distance of Century City, Orange County, or Minneapolis co-working spaces and work on-site at least 2 days per week.
ConsultingStrategy & Management Consulting
About the job
Requirements
You have 2+ years of market research experience and familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative methods.
You have a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in a related field; psychology, anthropology, or sociology are preferred.
You must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects while delegating to others and taking ownership of the final product.
You must be comfortable managing client relationships and vendor communications on behalf of the company.
You must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You will work with large data sets, so attention to detail is required.
You must use strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Manage projects holistically from questionnaire design to final report writing.
Use discretion in decision-making to keep projects moving forward, execute each stage of the project process against project deadlines, and be responsible for the project budget.
Collaborate with a team of researchers to lead study progress; manage, mentor, and train Research Associates on project teams; and consult with senior researchers and leadership for guidance.
Work with large data sets.
Use strategic thinking and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
Psychology, anthropology, or sociology are preferred fields of study.
Skills in SPSS, R, InDesign, or Keynote are a bonus.
Research Manager
Murphy Research · Los Angeles, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2024-05-24
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Research
Description
Murphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm known for our innovative research design and consultative approach. We produce groundbreaking qualitative and quantitative research through our focus on creative design, rigorous execution, and enduring insights. Our team thinks out of the box, follows a steady execution process, and is empowered to produce the highest quality research product that truly matters to our clients.
We are actively seeking a Research Manager to join the Murphy Research team. In this role, you will assist in the development, execution, and analysis of projects for a diverse range of Fortune 500 companies. All of our researchers work across industries on diverse projects with clients like, Disney, Riot Games, Hershey, and Allstate. This is an exciting opportunity to continue to grow your research career as you support some of the world’s most prominent brands with market assessment, brand strategy, product development, customer loyalty and engagement, and communications research.
About you:
You have 2+ years of market research experience, and familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative methods
You have a B.A. or M.A. in related field (psychology, anthropology, sociology, preferred)
You love teamwork, but you’re great at prioritizing and managing multiple projects while you delegate to others and take ownership over your final product
You demonstrate great verbal and written communication, and are comfortable managing client relationships and vendor communications on behalf of the Company.
Your problem-solving skills are points of strength, and you thrive when challenged by new opportunities
You are self-motivated to take initiative and maintain high expectations for quality work that delights the clients you serve
What you’ll be doing:
You will manage projects holistically from questionnaire design to final report writing
You use discretion in decision-making to keep projects moving forward, executing each stage of the project process against project deadlines while responsible for project budget
You will collaborate with a team of researchers to lead study progress; you will manage, mentor, and train Research Associates on your project teams, while also consulting with senior researchers and leadership for your guidance as you grow your own experience and skill
With strong support from senior leadership, you’ll receive on-the-job training in advanced project management, questionnaire design, report writing, methodology, and advanced analytics; you will also be trained in basic interviewing and expand your management skills
You will work with large data sets, so an eye for detail is key; your proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint will definitely come in handy! (bonus points for skills in SPSS, R, InDesign, Keynote)
In a fast-paced environment, you will utilize strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, and do new things every day!
What we offer:
Daily opportunity for variety, challenge, and growth
Great training, career advancement, and mentorship opportunities
A collaborative, team-oriented, and high-performing atmosphere
Salary Range commensurate with experience: $55,000 - $75,000
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, in-person and virtual social activities
A commitment to a hybrid work model (all new hires must live within commuting distance of our Century City, Orange County, or Minneapolis co-working spaces and be willing to show up in-person at a minimum of 2 days per week); all team members also retain the support structure and flexibility to work remotely on non-office days