Vice President Research - Toronto, Canada - Angus Reid Forum

Angus Reid Forum

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Angus Reid Group is looking for a Vice President of Research to join our Research team on a full-time basis.

Working closely with the Analysts, Managers and SVP on their team, the VP of Research provides essential support to their team to help execute and deliver client projects.

Responsible for delivering a final report including strategic insights/ research findings, summaries, and recommendations. Demonstrated their research skills and knowledge and is a key contact for clients on any questions or clarifications.

They can be relied on for project updates, recommendations on additional analysis required, working with other team members to develop solutions to any project related problems and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

This team member will be working with some of Canada's largest brands to inform their insights needs and grow these accounts.

Your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the sales process through proposal development, including methodology design, costing, scheduling and design considerations
Overseeing project management in its entirety ensuring timely, quality deliverables according to project design
Analyzing results and creating a "story" that delivers insightful, strategic and actionable answers for clients
Confidently presenting results to all levels of client organizations in a clear and compelling manner
Providing advice, guidance and counselling to Research Analysts and Research Managers,
Developing and maintaining client relationships while identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts and consulting/participating in the selling process
Presenting findings independently to clients and leading brainstorming sessions
Utilizing a variety of quantitative methodologies on multiple projects, with larger and high complexity clients
Demonstrating exceptionally strong research design and core analytical skills
Managing processes with other departments to coordinate project flow
Developing insights and implications from your understanding of clients' business needs and translating those needs into research solutions
Understanding the portfolio of tools for client solutions
Focusing on excellent execution of deliverables
BONUS: A background in qualitative research including developing/implementing various methodologies and moderation

Experience, Skills and Requirements:

7 + years of direct and relevant experience
University Degree or Post-Graduate Program in a relevant field (Market Research, Business Insights, Marketing, Statistics, or other)
Solid English communication skills, both written and oral are required
Proficiency in SPSS and/or Q or other tabulations software
Excellent skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite are required
Able to work within a fastpaced dynamic environment
Ability to meet tight deadlines, while maintaining close attention to detail
Ability to work independently and with a team