Market Research Analyst

Guidepoint is a leading expert network firm connecting business decision-makers with experts around the world. Since our inception in 2003, we’ve arranged more than a half million interactions between our clients and experts. We support clients in identifying critical insights through a suite of services including phone consultations, in-person meetings, custom surveys and proprietary data products.

The Senior Market Research Analyst will work with the Market Research Team and have the following primary duties:

• Conceptualize and manage ad hoc market research studies throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Provide up-front consultation to clients seeking to conduct market research projects
• Scope out research design and assist with project feasibility on an as needed basis
• Design and edit questionnaires to fit respondent-friendly formats
• Program surveys and manage respondent panels using survey software platform
• Test online questionnaires before they go live
• Research, identify, and recruit appropriate respondents for research projects
• Respond to all project-related inquiries from clients and research participants
• Conduct quality control checks on all market research deliverables
• Clean and organize data from research projects into client-deliverable formats
• Analyze data collected from research projects on an as needed basis
• Assist and monitor Research Analysts to ensure clients are regularly updated on survey status and their needs are continually met
• Work with other teams across Guidepoint in designing and implementing surveys on a mixture of topics such as healthcare, technology, retail, energy, financial services, and industrials.

Preliminary Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree from a top-tier university; science or science-related degree is preferred.
• 5+ years managing market research projects; experience managing junior analysts a plus.
• Superior MS Word and Excel skills required; experience with PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with survey software platforms such as Confirmit, Qualtrics, and Deciphers preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Favored applicants will have:

• Ability to think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth.
• Initiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time.
• Ability to utilize superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Positive attitude and interest in learning survey software.
• Solid organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and upward mobility