Market Research Director

Stagwell

Market Research Director leading creative, custom research initiatives for tech clients at Emerald Research Group. Executing research projects and mentoring teams in a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $91,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute primary research and consulting projects (both qualitative and quantitative) from proposal to final report, signing off on each deliverable
Lead the proposal process to create compelling and visually engaging proposals, accurately scoping and pricing new business opportunities and identifying case studies and assets required for cross team use
Ensure profit margins are met and that projects are consistently scoped to company standards
Guide the research design process and oversee the team in the development of approaches across methods, audiences, and objectives, balancing required depth/complexity with project costs to ensure projects meet profitability standards
Demonstrate deep proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, with the ability to guide clients, teams, and leadership through all phases of research design, execution, and analysis.
Manage data quality control across all projects, team members, and external partners , ensuring data is accurate and reporting is validated and checked, enforcing high quality across all project phases and work processes
Build reporting and insight narratives by connecting themes and concepts, transporting audiences so they can see the world from a new point of view
Produce advanced visualizations that bring data visualization to a new level, including infographics, data stories and thought leadership assets
Work with external partners for survey creation, hosting, and analysis (ie DCMs)
Scope, build, and test simulators and advanced survey instruments
Understand statistical models and where to apply them, partnering with data scientists to weight, throttle and control data outcomes
Formulate strategies and processes to evaluate emerging and longer-term opportunities and threats relative to client needs and key study objectives
Advocate on behalf of clients, identifying solutions that meet both client and business needs and flagging when changes may be needed to meet project goals and desires outcomes
Leverage presentation time with clients to build rapport, empathize with the client mindset, and deepen client relationships
Work collaboratively with senior leadership and peer colleagues in an entrepreneurial environment
Guide and mentor across a team of insights managers and analysts, acting as both a project resource and a people manager
Play a key leadership role in shaping Emerald's culture, driving standards of quality, strategic thinking, and professional excellence across the organization
Lead by example, ensuring you can teach and also execute each step of the project process
Challenge your junior colleagues to stretch and grow beyond their current capabilities
Develop methods for tool and skill development across teams and levels at Emerald

Requirements

What you’ll need

A 4-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience
5+ years of progressive market research, marketing, or consulting experience (in house or at an agency)
2+ years of experiencing mentoring and coaching analysts and managers to excel in their roles
Experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Q) and research tools (e.g. Decipher, SPSS Data Collection, Qualtrics)
Excellent Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and written / verbal communication skills
Ability to travel to the Seattle metro area regularly to attend key client and team meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave)
Tuition reimbursement
Pre-tax commuter benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualitative researchquantitative researchdata quality controldata visualizationstatistical modelssurvey creationadvanced survey instrumentsproject managementreporting and analysismarket research

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingclient advocacyproblem-solvingempathyteam managemententrepreneurial mindset