Director of Research

L2

(New York, New York)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About L2
L2 was founded in 2010 on the belief that a brand's digital competency is inextricably linked to shareholder value. L2 uses proprietary research and tools, combined with academic rigor and progressive design, to provide managers with visibility into a brand's digital performance. L2 is tracking over 5,000 global brands and works with the prestige and consumer sectors' largest and most iconic enterprises and brands.
Summary
The Research Director will manage a team of industry-focused Research staff to develop and deliver L2's research content, evolve the Digitial IQ Index® methodology according to trends within the relevant fields, and coordinate with the Client Strategy team (which sits alongside the Research organization) to produce and deliver client/brand-specific "Deep Dives." This role is specifically responsible to cover the aforementioned verticals, and experience working with/within these verticals is critical.
Responsibilities
* Lead Digital IQ Index® reports across a small set of industries (see more on the DIQ here: http://www.l2inc.com/research) * Oversee collection and analysis of data * Distill analysis to a crisp and compelling narrative * Convert raw data and narrative into concise writing * Present L2 thought leadership on the region to the public * Manage production of multiple reports at any given time * Oversee a team of research leads and analysts * Adapt and enhance the DIQ methodology to different industries and geographies * Liaise with L2's Client Strategy team regarding client needs * Collaborate with Client Strategy on digital strategy “Deep Dives” for L2 clients across industries
Ideal Candidate
* 10+ years experience in quantitative research * Experience and expertise in Digital * Ability to combine 3rd party and proprietary data/research into view on trends, best practices and impact on sector * Team & people management experience * A portfolio of proprietary, forward looking research * Understanding of parent companies, brands, and the competitive landscape in the following industries within the L2 portfolio: Specialty Retail, Activewear, Luxury Fashion, Watches & Jewelry, and Hotels * Understanding of the digital ecosystem in the US and European regions * Desire to work for growth firm in fast paced, deadline driven environment * A doer—someone who can get things done, especially with limited direction * Top tier undergraduate university * Relevant Masters degree or MBA preferred (but not required) Across all roles and levels within L2, we emphasize the following traits amongst our team members: * **Analytical**: Understands the quantitative process for research and analysis and is passionate about the examination of how data in digital is disrupting marketing * **Strong Communicator**: The key is in distilling data down to understandable and consumable bites, using the data to craft a narrative in speech, writing, or analysis * **Entrepreneurial**: L2 is moving quickly much like the industry we cover. Must be comfortable with constant change * **Innovative**: We are constantly looking to make L2 better and more successful and need people who are always seeking to find the new and better way * **Quick Learner**: Things move quickly at L2 and we want folks who can keep up and drive our success * **A doer:** Must be someone who executes on plans, someone who can multitask, someone who takes pride in high-level results, and above all else, someone who can get things done
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits (health/dental/vision/disability/life insurance) Weekly "Champagne Friday" happy hour Bagel Mondays Daily breakfast foods (cereal, fruit, oatmeal, etc.) Friday catered team lunches 15 days vacation, 5 sick da

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