Qual Research Manager, Shopper Research

SIS International Research & Strategy Consulting

Qualitative Research Manager leading qualitative and mixed-method research projects for shopper research. Managing client relationships and project delivery within a collaborative team.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive qualitative research expertise, including independent moderation and project management across various methodologies. Capable of developing client-ready reports and presentations while maintaining strong client relationships and effective communication.

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Qualitative Research ExperienceIndependent ModerationProject Management SkillsClient CommunicationReport Development

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Hard Skills

Qualitative ResearchModerationScreeners WritingDiscussion Guides WritingData AnalysisReport DevelopmentPresentation SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementStorytellingActionable Recommendations

Industry Keywords

Market Research AgencyFocus GroupsEthnographic InterviewsShopalongsOnline Qualitative SessionsRecruitment VendorsFieldwork Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead qualitative and mixed-method research projects from kick-off to final delivery.
Manage project setup and recruitment, write screeners and discussion guides.
Moderate interviews and focus groups, analyze findings, develop reports, and present to clients.
Own the day-to-day client relationships and work across multiple projects simultaneously.
Report to a project lead on larger accounts; run daily work on small-to-mid-sized projects with limited oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ qualitative research experience, ideally gained at a market research agency.
Independent moderation experience across methodologies such as IDIs, focus groups, shopalongs, ethnographic interviews, and online qualitative sessions.
Experience independently writing qualitative materials, including screeners and discussion guides.
Strong qualitative project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience managing recruitment vendors and fieldwork logistics.
Ability to develop client-ready reports and presentations.
Confident client communication and strong storytelling skills, with the ability to distil insights into actionable recommendations.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically/internationally for client research, up to one week per month, subject to client needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working practices
Health package
Ongoing Training & Development
Team & Company Socials