Senior Research Director

at  Leger

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree (Master’s level preferred)
• At least seven (7) years of experience in the market research or strategic consulting industry as a consultant or market/ strategic research professional
• Proven expertise in project management or with demanding clients.
• Market Research experience in the Financial Services (banking, insurance, etc.) sector or Telecommunications sector are assets
• Focused not only on executing work for clients but also on growing existing accounts and participating in business development opportunities
• Proficient with computer tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook), SPSS/Stat XP, Sawtooth, etc.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques: segmentation, MaxDiff, factor analysis, multiple regression, conjoint analysis, etc.
• Advanced skills in writing strategic reports and presentations

SKILLS

• A well-developed sense of analytical thinking and an ability to summarize
• Detail-orientated, organized and quality-driven person
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Team player: ability to collaborate with other team members
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong client presentation skills

• Client relations, project management and consulting services
• Participate in business development by identifying business opportunities in collaboration with the VP
• Produce service proposals and present them to create opportunities for discussion
• Maintain and expand the scope of client mandates by identifying business opportunities and capitalizing on them in collaboration with the VP
• Inform clients about Leger’s products and services and share new market trends
• Have a thorough understanding of clients’ needs, expectations and requirements
• Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with clients by demonstrating your expertise, knowledge and understanding of their industry
• Manage research projects, develop and validate measurement tools, make strategic recommendations, write reports, present research results and provide expert advice to clients
• Recommend or integrate research methods or tools that use the company’s key services: Leger Analytics, Leger Opinion, etc.
• Ensure quality assurance as part of the project plan while respecting timelines
• Provide adequate support to and monitor the work done by research analysts
• Foster a dynamic work environment through enthusiastic and open communications