Associate Research Director

OverviewAssociate Research Director / Research Director role at Reach3 Insights (Rival Group, comprising Rival Technologies and Reach3 Insights). Reach3 Insights is a full-service research consultancy delivering scalable, conversational insight solutions with immersive, in-the-moment research designs and dynamic data storytelling.We partner with senior consultants and industry leaders to drive business success across a variety of industries and global brands. We offer a collaborative culture focused on trust, development, and career growth, with Fortune 100 clients.ResponsibilitiesBe deeply engaged in all facets of daily business operation, including client relationship management, commitment fulfillment, and staff development for clients, sectors, and geographies.Assist with developing and leading a team of diverse market researchers.Coordinate with other senior leaders to design and fulfill high-quality work with emphasis on excellence and innovation, including:solution architecture and offer developmentoperations process and fulfillment / contractor resourcesproposal and methodological templates, designs, analysis, and deliverablesDrive an entrepreneurial mindset, while staying organized in planning and implementing strategic and tactical aspects of the business.Influence product solution roadmap, market positioning, and future strategic planning.Develop and manage large strategic client relationships and prospect new clients.Be an enduring, positive, collaborative leader who coaches and mentors junior colleagues and upholds the company’s reputation.Qualifications and what we’re looking forA strategic market researcher with exposure to both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including questionnaire design, project management, and data analysis/visualization.Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects with shifting prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills; proactive in seeking help when neededExperience mentoring junior colleaguesTechnology savvy with online market research methodologies and platformsAbility to extract insights from data and tell the story through qualitative findingsCreative data visualization and reporting skills that impress colleagues and clientsA passion for unlocking consumer insights to support agile decision makingEducation: University or College degree6–10 years of relevant work experience, preferably with supplier-side organizationsExperience with sophisticated market research practices across quantitative and qualitative methodsDesirable backgrounds: Supplier-side Consumer Health or Pharma research; QSR/Restaurant/Retail; Experiential/Sponsorship researchExperience managing end-to-end market research projects, including designing questionnaires and discussion guides, identifying and reporting findings, visualizing data, and generating deliverablesFamiliarity with marketing research software and MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)Strong client service orientation and presentation skillsCompensation and benefitsSalary range: $100,000 to $130,000 (upper portion for tenured staff)Stock optionsRRSP plan with employer match100% employer-paid benefits (health, dental, paramedical, mental health)Generous vacation, sick, personal, and mental health daysHybrid workplace with Toronto-based role; offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Chicago; Home Internet stipend; Online benefitsAdditional notesNo recruiters and no phone calls, please.Reach3 is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse workforce. Support is available for candidates with disabilities during the selection process.Eligible to work in Canada required. #J-18808-Ljbffr