Senior Research Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Morning Consult :

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with rigorous analysis to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.

This position will be based in one of our office locations (Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL) or can be based remotely.

Our award-winning and modern, open concept offices are located in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. All three offices are accessible by public transportation and in close proximity to great restaurants and shopping.

Join us in the office for catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or grab a beverage from the fridge for an impromptu after-work happy hour!

About The Role :

Morning Consult is looking to hire an entrepreneurial strategic communications and market research professional to join our Research Solutions team. Those in this role require a keen understanding of custom quantitative survey research, and experience bringing people together internally to make projects come to life.

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing creative and impactful projects tailored to address our clients' distinct business needs. Collaborating closely with our internal researchers and leadership, you will ensure that client expectations are not only met but exceeded. This role demands confident project leadership, effective team management and seamless collaboration with senior stakeholders, all while delivering compelling quantitative insights.

You thrive in dynamic environments, excel in navigating ambiguity and are excited about the opportunity to shape clients' strategic communications and market research initiatives.

The Research Solutions Team at Morning Consult :

The Research Solutions Team at Morning Consult is focused on custom-designed research and is crucial to Morning Consult’s industry-leading, customer-obsessed Commercial Organization and its ability to drive sustainable growth across our entire portfolio of business. Morning Consult’s mission is to deliver high-impact, quality intelligence at scale to decision-makers anytime, anywhere. Our team consists of business leaders and researchers with experience in market research, insights, political polling, strategic consulting and more.

What You'll Be Working On :

• Owning client relationships for small accounts (≤$500K), operating largely independently, and building relationships with clients to secure renewals and upsell opportunities
• Oversee a larger breadth of research and prioritize based on business-critical priorities
• Work on diverse research projects and select the best research approach to meaningfully answer clients’ research questions, demonstrating good judgment in consulting Analytics & Data Operations (ADO) and SMEs
• Navigate Morning Consult’s data ecosystem and independently deliver consultative value to clients, deepening trust and reliance
• Generate impactful deliverables, ensure client questions are answered with meaningful insights for their businesses and find opportunities to spur additional research
• Manage revenue against client contracts through Salesforce and other project management systems
• Play a role in the sales process by joining prospect calls to provide the research expertise and leading small proposals and pitches alongside AEs
• Adopt and share best practices for research execution across teams to increase knowledge and skill, and identify opportunities to include junior members to increase their knowledge and skills
• Delegate effectively to complete complex research tasks with teammates, as needed
• Perform such other tasks and duties as may be required or assigned from time to time in the Company’s discretion
• Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time

About You and What You've Done :

Note : We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented / marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list! It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you’re open to building new skills, we’d love to hear from you.

The expected salary range for this position is $72,100 - $113,400, with a midpoint of $92,800.

In most cases, we target the midpoint of our salary ranges for new hire compensation. This placement is reflective of full proficiency in a role. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation. Please see an overview of Morning Consult’s benefits on our Career Page.

We are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Morning Consult will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

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