Subprocess:                  Research & Analytical Services
Min. Starting Salary:      Commensurate with Experience
Job Number:                  208/07
Application Deadline:     Open Until Filled
Posting Date:                August 22, 2007

The Market Research Specialist/Analyst will perform complex research in support of management and business decisions, primarily to assist in marketing analysis, such as to gather business requirements, select suppliers, develop survey questionnaires, plan focus groups, generate samples, analyze data, and write reports. The Market Research Specialist/Analyst will also respond to ad-hoc requests for reports and analyses.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in marketing, sociology, research methodology, statistical analysis, economics, business administration, or social sciences. 

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

A minimum of one year experience in market research, either as a supplier or a client. A minimum of one-year of SAS or comparable statistical software programming. Two years of experience writing research reports, although may be substituted by two years of graduate school experience. The applicant must have strong research and writing skills; knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, surveys, and sampling. Knowledge of MS Excel is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate training in a related field. SAS programming experience. Ability to handle data merges. Knowledge of SQL. Experience working in or with institutions of higher education and/or the banking industry. Experience in giving presentations. 

Resumes will not be accepted without a completed TG application

TG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lonna Kelly
Corporate Recruiter 
Human Resources
(800) 252-9743, ext. 2872
(512) 219-2872 (direct)
(512) 219-4803 (fax)

lonna.kelly@tgslc.org

Are you a Market Researcher looking for a great career opportunity?

Wachovia is looking for experienced Market Researchers to join our Insight & Innovation team (formerly known as Customer Analysis, Research & Targeting or CART).

What is the Insight & Innovation Team?

•  Insight & Innovation is the engine for customer insight at Wachovia. This division is organized to support all the lines of business in the bank and has recently been strategically realigned with the larger Marketing Organization.

•  The Insight & Innovation department is sub-divided into different groups based on the line of business that they support.

•  The consultants in I&I use SAS and SQL to access a relational database and data mart that house information ranging from transactional detail to household level data. All legacy systems from across the organization feed the database and mart, allowing I&I a holistic view of the customer.

•  Customer segmentation comes out of this division, including household, asset and behavioral segmentation schemes.

•  In addition to internal data, the group purchases data from various sources to gain a demographic view of the current customer base as well as a view of the prospect landscape.

•  I&I is also responsible for the management and execution of market research initiatives.

•  Finally, this division also provides database or targeted marketing for the corporation. I&I works in concert with Corporate Marketing to build customer campaigns for mail, phone, email, or internet solicitations.

What type of positions are available within Insight & Innovation?

•  The non-management roles for consultants in I&I are broken into three tiers - CI, CII, and CIII - and have some functional differences between the "A", "R", and "T".

•  Depending on the LOB and the team, consultants may be more focused on ad hoc analysis, targeted marketing, or market research , but the requirements for each level of consultant are consistent across functions.

•  Insight & Innovation's positions are full-time and our offices are in Oakland , CA , Winston Salem, NC and Charlotte , NC .

•  Telecommuting is not an option for this community and team-work oriented department.

What are the general responsibilities of a Market Research Consultant at Wachovia?

•  Design, develop and execute primary research.

•  Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, to ensure that quality work products are delivered in a timely manner. Projects may include a broad range of marketing research projects around brand, advertising, positioning, customer satisfaction, segmentation, customer/channel behavior, market drivers, etc.

•  Combine business insight with superior analytics and ensure integrity of analyses through rigorous attention to detail and validation of data.

•  Provide analytic and statistical support on projects designed for various initiatives and programs.

•  Execute and document complex analyses and ongoing processes.

•  Formulate ideas to improve programs and methodologies

•  Work within CART to leverage leading-edge technology and data-mining techniques to support revenue and profitability goals of the Corporation.

•  Work with various partners in order to build customer relationships, effectively use customer information and enhance overall customer profitability.

•  Build strong relationships by collaborating with team members, manager and business partners to insure that business/ project goals are met.

•  Develop presentations, supporting materials, spreadsheets and models.

•  Effectively use standardized presentation formats.

•  Communicate analyses/ research results to relevant partners.

What are basic requirements for Market Researchers within Wachovia's Insight & Innovation?

•  Experience in information-based marketing, business analytics, statistics, market research or related field.

•  Bachelors Degree in marketing, business, economics or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

•  Strong process and project management skills.

•  Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

•  Good written and verbal communications and presentation skills.

•  Strong interpersonal, consulting and business partner management skills.

•  Attention to detail and strong focus on quality.

•  Ability to simultaneously drive/ support multiple projects to completion.

•  Ability to work effectively with virtual teams and vendors.

•  Ability to adapt and play different roles and responsibilities both during the life of a project as well as across multiple projects.

•  High degree of flexibility and the ability to work in a self-directed environment.

•  Personal computer software proficiency.

Why is working for Wachovia's Insight & Innovation team such a great opportunity?

•  CART's analyst community was recently awarded the "Best in Class", #1 ranking by MacKenzie as recognition for its center of excellence in consulting and analytics.

•  CART offers the best of both worlds: consulting and analysis.

•  CART is in a unique position that provides a holistic view of the company, allowing CART consultants to learn about the entire company and initiatives going forward.

•  Wachovia believes in top pay for top performance, upward mobility, and a teamwork approach to doing business.

•  To learn more about Wachovia and the cutting-edge technology within CART, please read the Bank Tech News June 2007 cover article: http://www.banktechnews.com/article.html?id=20070525YI7YLOWS

If you are interested in learning more about our exciting opportunities, please call or email:

Shawna Lamb
Sourcing Consultant
Wachovia Recruiting
phone: 512.296.2718

shawna.lamb@wachovia.com

It all starts here: http://www.wachoviapostcards.com/cdr/

I am looking for A Sr. Research Manager, Innovation for a FORTUNE 500 category leader. The company is Known for being an excellent place to work...very employee friendly...Rated #1 company to work for by a major business Trade journal. The company's brand is one the top 10 brands in the USA according to advertising age magazine. Consumer Insights has  grown over the past 6 years creating 9 Director positions. This growth along with the reputation of the Vice President for developing people makes this a great place to advance your career.

LOCATION: Mid size northern Mid-Atlantic town...tourist destination...very inexpensive cost of living...close to several major metropolitan areas i.e. Washington DC, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore.

Job Description: Provides management with comprehensive consumer-based insights/recommendations. Key focus is within the Portfolio Strategy group, working with Channel and Customer Strategy team. 1st key function is to be the analytical link to the consumer and the company's development of channel and customer strategies, guiding the acquisition of consumer insights for packtypes, outlets, customers, brands and seasons strategies.  2nd function is to drive the knowledge currently held within Portfolio Strategy into the customer marketing area.

Experience: Bachelors Degree   Masters preferred
6-10 years of primary custom research experience
traditional custom research techniques including product testing, concept testing, volumetric assessment, copy testing, in-market tracking, market mix modeling, package testing, claims testing.
Syndicated research experience desirable

SALARY: Flexible to the $130's + 20% bonus + stock options depending on experience. 

CONTACT:
Bob Wallington
RD Wallington & Assoc., Inc.
503-697-5903   rdwa@yahoo.com

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Mars Snackfood US

Sr. Manager Consumer Insights
Project No. MI0701
LOCATION OF POSITION: Hackettstown, New Jersey
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Insights
REPORTS TO: Director of Strategic Insights

DEPARTMENT FUNCTION
Overall development, resource, calibration and contribution of the consumer insights capability at Mars Snackfood US. Responsible for strategic planning support at the Mars Snackfood US level. Lead the best-in-class process and tools for Survey based research at Mars Snackfood US.
RELATIONSHIPS: (INTERNAL)
• Sales – Partner with the Category solutions group / "Customer" teams for strategic insights that drive growth for SBU.
• Marketing – Strategic business partner to Marketing.
COMPANY INFORMATION
The company is a leader in consumer goods; in particular snack foods. Mars manufactures worldwide favorites such as M&M's, Snickers, and the Mars bar. Its other confections include 3 Musketeers, Dove, Milky Way, Skittles, Twix, and Starburst sweets; Combos and Kudos snacks. Mars also provides office beverage services and makes drink vending equipment.

WEBSITE: www.mars.com
WHY IS THE POSITION OPEN?: Company Growth

RESPONSIBILITY
• Lead the development of Consumer based channel tools.
• Develop consumer based insights infrastructure that will assist the business unit and Sales function to execute against these opportunities.
• Develop consumer based competitive profiles.
• Develop best-in-class tools that result in identifying and refining consumer based growth opportunities; i.e. positioning, needs, communication.
• Leveraging and application of best practice tools/methods internally and externally.
• Support the situation assessment section of the annual strategic planning process.
• Co-lead the innovation process at Mars Snackfood US - product, brand, packaging, POS.
• Lead the development of Consumer tools and processes that result in a competitive advantage for Mars Snackfood US.
• Develop Consumer Insight Training programs to elevate caliber of learning from conceptual to interactive at Mars Snackfood US.

EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years experience.
• Strong business and understanding of Consumer Research is required.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, the ability to understand business requests and be able to determine how best to provide the request information.
• Ability to create and adapt research methods to fit business needs and maintain high standards for design analysis and interpretation of data.
• Classically trained in Qualitative and Quantitative methods / Psychology.
• Experience in the area of Behavioural Psychology / Statistics or quantitative sciences.

CONTACT:  For confidential consideration, please contact:
Peter Gomez
Executive Search Consultant
David Gomez & Associates
312-279-2042
pgomez@dgai.com

Market Research Manager

Our client is a $multi-billion global corporation (#1 industry leader) with manufacturing and sales around the world. The company is well known both for the quality of their products and the quality of their organization and recently was recognized as one of the world's most respected companies. We seek a talented Market Research Manager for a highly visible position working with multiple operations units, management and clients at North American headquarters in a Southeastern U.S. (NC) metro.

Responsibilities:

• Identify consumer and customer research needs and determine the most effective and efficient way to meet these needs. Help brand/sales/product development prioritize research needs based on previous/current learning and resources.
• Analyze results, provide recommended actions, and assess implications of research findings. Effectively communicate to management and clients via presentations, reports and proposals.
• Use research findings to provide assistance to brand marketing in the development of strategic marketing plans.
• Design market research methods and seek to actively improve research methods. Identify and develop data collection sources and monitor and improve quality of data sources. Ensure high quality deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Projects will include B-to-B and B-to-C, as responsibility spans multiple operating units
• Manage activity of multiple suppliers to attain meaningful and timely results within the budget.
• Conduct research studies including: segmentation, customer satisfaction, brand image studies, brand perceptions, brand profiles, switching and loyalty studies, consumer/customer wants and needs, attitudes and behavior studies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams requiring multi-disciplinary expertise.

  Principal Activities:

• Oversee the execution of primary research in the following areas:

  ? Brand health assessment (brand equity & consumer purchase dynamics)

  ? New product development (concepts, line extensions, naming research, design)

  ? Segmentation, customer value analysis, and promotions evaluation.

• Participate in cross functional teams requiring consumer/customer research information.
• Oversee the analysis of research results; ensure provision of recommended actions and implications to client groups.
• Effectively communicate results to client groups via presentations, reports, and proposals.
• Oversee the establishment of marketing/sales KOIs with client groups and develop tools to track performance vs. Key Operating Indicators.
• Ensure appropriate design of market research methods and seek to actively improve current research methods.
• Oversee the development of data collection sources; monitor and improve the quality of current data sources.

•  Manage activity of multiple suppliers toward the accomplishment of meaningful and timely results within budget and purchasing guidelines.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Market Research with excellent academics and 2-3 years related professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• This company is global and multi-cultural. It is always a plus to have knowledge of a second language, especially Spanish, any Asian language, or French. However, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is absolutely required for consideration.

Rebeccah Shepard, CPC
Shepard Associates
6211 W. Northwest Hwy, Suite 1505
Dallas , TX 75225

T. 214.378.7078
rebeccah@shepard-associates.com

If you're looking for a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative work environment at a company dedicated to being one of the world's most recognized and trusted brands, then this job is for you . This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to join Hallmark Cards, Inc. in the Consumer Understanding and Insight Division as an Analyst.

Hallmark's Consumer Understanding and Insight Division has career opportunities available for candidates with strong data analysis and problem solving skills. The Consumer Understanding and Insight team provides consumer insights to the Corporation that are key to making marketing, product development and retail decisions. Our influence helps ensure our continued leadership position in personal expression businesses.

Apply your data analysis and problem solving expertise to Hallmark across a variety of data sources: retail, consumer loyalty, and consumer and shopper survey data. In this role you will be given the opportunity to:

•  Analyze, integrate, and leverage data to gain insight that helps ensure that Hallmark continues to deliver the right products, in the right way for consumers.
•  Integrate relevant fact-based information into an impartial, concise, and compelling story or solution that influences decisions.
•  Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques to improve Hallmark's marketing, products, and business processes.
•  Leverage information, ideas, tools and/or techniques in new ways to improve business performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Quantitative undergraduate degree in Statistics, Math, Management Science, Operations Research, or Industrial Engineering. A Master in one of these fields or a quantitative MBA is a plus. Some Marketing class work or a double-major in Marketing is also a plus.
•  Ability to clearly communicate analysis results.
•  Experience with statistical and data analysis packages such as SAS or SPSS preferred.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point)
•  Demonstrated initiative and desire to learn and grow.
•  2+ years experience preferred.

Hallmark Cards offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including profit sharing. Hallmark is the world's largest producer of greeting cards and social expression products. The position is located at our worldwide headquarters in Kansas City , MO.

Please send, fax or e-mail resumes and salary requirements to:

Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Attention: Corporate Staffing,
2501 McGee, Box 419580
Kansas City , MO 64141-6580

FAX NUMBER: 816-274-4299
E-mail Address: kruckm3@hallmark.com

This position requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer.

Thanks for your help. Please direct any questions to: Debi Bryant, Sage Executive Search, debi@sageexecutivesearch.com.

Position Title :  Global Market Research/Forecasting Manager

Position Description: The purpose of the Forecasting / Market Research Manager position is to support the Global Market & Business Intelligence Group in managing and implementing forecast / research programs that help Global Marketing develop solutions and recommendations that provide insight into our global business environment resulting in strategic, sound and informed decisions.

Primary Functions

§ Collaborate with market & business intelligence management and staff to harmonize & optimize deliverables to the Global Marketing team.
§ Develop, manage and standardize the therapeutic franchise forecasting process, including annual forecast and quarterly updates/revisions for current & future global brands.
§ In coordination with the Executive Director GMR/GBI, manage all global primary & secondary market research initiatives including focus groups, syndicated data, as well as procurement and coordination with external vendors.
§ Creation and standardization of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
§ Provide ongoing analysis & trends of sales & marketing data to each therapeutic franchise to serve their needs.
§ Management of ad hoc reports for management as requested.
§ Special projects as deemed necessary by the Executive Director GMR/GBI or VP, Global Marketing.

Requirements:  Pharmaceutical Industry Experience is Required

· BA/BS or similar degree.  MBA a plus.
· Highly organized and able to work independently.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Three years pharmaceutical brand forecasting experience.
· Three years pharmaceutical primary & secondary global market research experience.
· Management experience a plus.
· Dermatology product management experience a plus.

Kind regards,

Patricia A. Romboletti
President
Cell – 949-400-3229
Fax – 866-849-7193
pat@sageexecutivesearch.com

www.sageexecutivesearch.com

Adison and Partners, a boutique executive search firm, has been engaged by a Multi-billion Dollar Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company to identify a Consumer Insights Professional.

If you believe your background is appropriate or you are able to recommend a qualified candidate, please contact us directly.

POSITION TITLE: Analytics Senior Manager, Consumer Insights

LOCATION: Nashville , TN

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

KEY EXPERIENCES:

7 + years of demonstrated Analytics success in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company with specific experience in multiple categories. Must demonstrate a towering strength in quantitative research and methods as well as success in tool and application development.

CONTACT: Katie Hoffman, Executive Recruiter · Adison & Partners, Executive Search

Email: Katie@adisonsearch.com · Phone: 973 782-9130 ext. 528

Adison and Partners, a boutique executive search firm, has been engaged by a Multi-billion Dollar Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company to identify a Market Research Professional.

If you believe your background is appropriate or you are able to recommend a qualified candidate, please contact us directly.

POSITION TITLE: Market Research Manager

LOCATION: Nashville TN

PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Market Research Manager is responsible for obtaining, analyzing and integrating consumer, customer/channel, category and competitive information from a broad range of sources, and translating to recommendations for action by Strategic Business Unit (SBU) stakeholders, including franchise marketing, R&D, and sales. This person is expected to demonstrate advanced competencies in process management, thought leadership, and research skills, including:

• Consulting with key stakeholders in developing research objectives against business issues of opportunity identification and risk mitigation
• Definition, design, and management of both quantitative and qualitative research projects against appropriate target audiences
• Assessment and understanding of alternative information sources and methodologies in addressing research objectives and delivering against business requirements
• Management of reporting tools and data presentations to ensure effective communications to stakeholders
• Translation of research findings to actionable recommendations that drive improved business results
• Executional excellence to ensure all projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and with the agreed upon objectives
• Manage on-going tracking and evaluation of the category and brand portfolio

• Leverage supplier network and company network on existing research internally and externally
• Execute against innovation processes to develop insights that maximize likelihood of success
• Lead/partner with marketing to provide intelligence to mitigate risk
• Implements relevant tools and methodologies to drive growth and/or manage risk at the company
• Management of research suppliers to deliver the required insights on the business
• Translates shopper and consumer-based insights to both franchise marketing and sales that result in the development of compelling "Sales Stories"
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to implement projects that result in consumer-based insights that can be leveraged for growth

KEY EXPERIENCES:

5+ years experience in consumer products environment or Market Research Agency
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and Marketing concentration, Master's degree preferred

CONTACT: Katie Hoffman, Executive Recruiter · Adison & Partners, Executive Search

Email: Katie@adisonsearch.com · Phone: 973 782-9130 ext. 528

Research Manager Job Description

A nationally renowned brand consulting practice and integrated marketing agency located in downtown Boulder , Colorado (see www.srg.com ) is looking for a Market Research Manager. Our client roster contains many of the country's top consumer brands including Kraft, Kellogg, Pepsi, Darden Restaurants, Frontier Airlines, Waterpik and the Children's Hospital. Our firm strives to do incredible work for our clients in an environment that is energized, creative, and fun. And, research is a big part of everything we do. Projects are varied, but typically would include segmentation studies, AAU's, and concept/ad tests.

Experience Level:
This is a mid-level research position that requires four to six years of prior experience conducting quantitative consumer research studies in a fast paced professional setting.

Skill Set:
To be considered, you must have demonstrable experience with the entire research process from developing a proposal through to presenting a finished report. This position will require the ability to…
•  Design research studies and develop proposals to address the key research objectives.
•  Design and write questionnaires
•  Manage data collection partners in the fielding of the study
•  Analyze quantitative data using Excel and SAS or SPSS
•  Prepare charts and graphs using PowerPoint
•  Confidently present your work to clients and key internal stakeholders
•  Experience in both Business to Business and Business to Consumer research
•  Proficiency with SAS, Excel and PowerPoint is a necessity.
•  A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Psychology, Advertising, or Mathematics is required. A Master's Degree would be advantageous.

To be considered for this position, please send us your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter please highlight a recent research project that you lead. Bonus points will be awarded for creativity.

Send to:
Human Resources
Sterling-Rice Group
1801 13 th St ., Suite 400
Boulder , CO 80302

Or:

Email: jobs@srg.com

Branch Manager

•  Location: Dallas , TX

Status: Full-time employee
Salary: $40,000 – 65,000
Relocation expenses paid

Leading marketing research company specializing in focus group recruiting and facility rentals as well as field data collection in numerous cities in the U.S. has an opening for a Branch Manager in their Dallas office.

Responsibilities:

The Branch Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the facility and all activities connected with the execution of and follow-up on all facility jobs. As Branch Manager it will be your responsibility to ensure that our standards for quality and professionalism are maintained at all times.

This involves:

• Overseeing all areas of project execution; i.e. scheduling and management of staff, client contact, project briefing, respondent verification, facility preparation, light clerical work, simple audio/visual equipment functions, food service, inventory control and hospitality management
• Administrative duties (processing daily reports, invoices, expenditure verification, finances, ordering supplies, management of personnel resources)
• Facility maintenance and upkeep

Requirements:

• Marketing research experience; preferably 2+ years managing a 3+ focus group room facility; 5+ years business experience

• Extensive experience with Excel and Word a plus, along with being internet savvy
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Multi-task oriented, exceptional organizational skills, problem solving and decision making skills, professional appearance, personable, and client-service oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with time sensitive jobs
• BS/BA degree preferred

  Interested applicants can send their resumes:

Dean Kennedy
The Cowser Group
DK@MRICowser.com

Market Research Project Manager

DSS Research is searching for a market research project manager. The position is responsible for communication of project and client requirements to all departments, through the use of a proprietary project management system. The position works closely with clients, Account Executives, the Director of Operations and all other departments within the company to ensure that each project flows through the organization according to schedule and without error. Familiarity with sample and questionnaire design is a plus. Strong communication skills are essential.

Candidates must have:

• A Bachelor's degree, (masters in Marketing Research preferred),
• 1 or more years previous experience in market research project management,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people,
• Strong basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word,
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail,
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

If interested, please contact:

Michelle Dodd, Director of Client Services DSS Research
mdodd@dssresearch.com
817-665-7000

There is an opening for an experienced MR pro at BNSF Railway. This position manages the company's customer surveying process, including their customer satisfaction program, as well as other MR-related duties. Solid company with great benefits and very good growth.

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Job Description:

Salary Band: 30

Reports to Director Marketing

This posting will close at midnight on May 21, 2007.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage BNSF's customer listening strategy to evaluate customer perceptions that enable the company to turn feedback into action. Primary responsibilities are to ensure corporate customer survey programs are targeted, tailored, timely and actionable; and to provide insightful, customized reporting that is useful to the organization, and enables Team BNSF to maintain focus on what matters most to customers.

Additional responsibilities include education/communication of survey results: furthering customer demographic initiatives to benefit various marketing and communication efforts; and help prioritize what actions should be taken to improve overall customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Ability to process and digest multiple sources of data, interpret and provide insightful findings, effectively communicate pertinent takeaways in a concise, compelling manner to various audiences. Solid knowledge of market research tools, customer relationship management, customer satisfaction measurement and survey methodology. Effective oral and written communication skills; knowledge of marketing practices, database marketing, CRM databases and the transportation industry; strong persuasive, organization and time/project management skills. A Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or business related field is required; between five and 10 years experience in marketing, market research or customer relationship management; MBA or post-graduate degree preferred.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative work environment at a company dedicated to being one of the world's most recognized and trusted brands, then this job is for you . This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to join Hallmark Cards, Inc. in the Consumer Understanding and Insight Division as an Analyst.

Hallmark's Consumer Understanding and Insight Division has career opportunities available for candidates with strong data analysis and problem solving skills. The Consumer Understanding and Insight team provides consumer insights to the Corporation that are key to making marketing, product development and retail decisions. Our influence helps ensure our continued leadership position in personal expression businesses.

Apply your data analysis and problem solving expertise to Hallmark across a variety of data sources: retail, consumer loyalty, and consumer and shopper survey data. In this role you will be given the opportunity to:

•  Analyze, integrate, and leverage data to gain insight that helps ensure that Hallmark continues to deliver the right products, in the right way for consumers.

•  Integrate relevant fact-based information into an impartial, concise, and compelling story or solution that influences decisions.

•  Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques to improve Hallmark's marketing, products, and business processes.

•  Leverage information, ideas, tools and/or techniques in new ways to improve business performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Quantitative undergraduate degree in Statistics, Math, Management Science, Operations Research, or Industrial Engineering. A Master in one of these fields or a quantitative MBA is a plus. Some Marketing class work or a double-major in Marketing is also a plus.

•  Ability to clearly communicate analysis results.

•  Experience with statistical and data analysis packages such as SAS or SPSS preferred.

•  Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point)

•  Demonstrated initiative and desire to learn and grow.

•  2+ years experience preferred.

Hallmark Cards offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including profit sharing. Hallmark is the world's largest producer of greeting cards and social expression products. The position is located at our worldwide headquarters in Kansas City , MO.

Please send, fax or e-mail resumes and salary requirements to:

Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Attention: Corporate Staffing,
2501 McGee, Box 419580
Kansas City , MO 64141-6580
FAX NUMBER: 816-274-4299

E-mail Address: kruckm3@hallmark.com

This position requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer.

COORS BREWING COMPANY

Group Manager-Consumer Insights (Job # 4844)

THE COMPANY- Coors Brewing Company is the third largest brewing company in America . The company home office is in golden Colorado

Brand Portfolio

• Coors Light
• Original Coors
• Killian's Irish Red
• Niche beer with strong on-premise presence
• Keystone- price beers, Light, Ice, Premium
• Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
• Zima Malt Beverage
• Seasonal holiday beer
• Molson
• Molson Ice
• Molson Golden
• Molson Dry
• Coors (NA)
• Aspen Edge
• Winterfest

Coors Brewing Company

• Has its eyes firmly focused on the future and has a passion for winning and growing its position in the global brewing industry
• Culture is inclusive, supportive and friendly…and driven by performance and professionalism
• Company wants to continue to attract and retain the best talent available, dynamic people seeking a challenge and opportunity to join a company where individuals can make a difference, and are empowered to direct their development and advancement

Recruiter had the good fortune to be associated with Coors for 10 years as an advertising agency Account Director with responsibility for several of their brands. He personally vouches for the quality of their people and the integrity of the organization and their genuine belief in the power of big ideas and the utilization of marketing initiatives to drive their business

THE POSITION : Group Manager-Consumer Insights

Responsibilities

  •  Support the Innovation Team by providing insights that lead to new innovation ideas, fill the pipeline for future innovations and optimize innovations before they enter the marketplace

•  Providing company with current trends to impact current and future business initiatives

•  Accountability for custom marketing research and must also draw from other resources such as syndicated database(Nielsen, etc.), competitive information sources, and internal resources to develop broad-based insights that provide competitive advantages to Coors

•  Externally, must be able independently represent the company's best interests in the design and negotiation of marketing research and be able to maximize the Company's value developed from diverse expertise in the various disciplines of marketing research and advertising

Principle Accountabilities

  •  Independently develop insights that provide competitive advantage and integrate these into the business to drive marketplace success

•  Take a leadership role in the development of strategic plans supporting the development of new products and business building initiatives for existing brands

•  Develop a competitively superior understanding of consumer needs and relationship between consumers and brands (both Coors' brands and competitors'), and integrate this understanding into the daily business of the Company, and this involves independently developing, conducting, analyzing and integrating information from research into business plans of the Innovation Group, as well as the corporation as a whole

•  Define critical marketing and business issues through broad-based business analysis and consultation with key managers across critical functions

•  Effectively manage the Innovation Team's market research to come in on budget, on time and with desired perspective and this involves direct management of research suppliers and the ability to identify the best supplier to meet the needs of each research project

•  Continually improving the breadth and quality of contributions through actively seeking advice of internal and external resources, broadening understanding of the principal functions as a resulting of interfacing with Marketing, Operations, R&D, Finance and Advertising Agencies and through a program of excellent training agreed to by supervisor and appropriate to the needs of the Manager

Principal Interactions

• Consumer Insights Department-Key requirement is to actively cross-pollinate the transmission of insights from one project to all projects as warranted
• Project Teams-Daily contacts with assigned project teams, including close consultation with Innovation Assistant Brand Managers, Innovation Brand Managers, Innovation Brand Directors, Sensory Director (R&D) and Finance and take point accountability for leadership on project issues involving market research
• Senior Management-Prepare and present oral and written presentations to Senior Management across a broad spectrum of functions on a frequent basis
• Other-Frequent consultations with Sales/Account Development including support for external presentations and as warranted involvement with Corporate Affairs and Legal to address specific issues
• External Research Suppliers-Daily conversations with suppliers to facilitate effective use of their talents and to manage supplier relationship as if it were an internal relationship with a subordinate: Setting performance expectations, managing results

  Reports to: Director of Consume Insights and Innovation

  Direct Reports: 4 Managers

  QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ Experience in Marketing, Marketing Research, Innovation or Account Planning with experience in consumer products with direct beverage/beer experience a plus
• Strong business perspective beyond traditional Market Research boundaries
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to develop appropriate point of view and champion it through executive management
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Strong experience in both qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Must have:
  • Analysis & Decision Making
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication & Influence
  • Experience in developing custom research projects

JUST KID INC. JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Innovation Manager Reports To: Directors of Innovation
Department: Innovation FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY:
Primary: Kid new product strategist, capable of uncovering strategic opportunities and feeding them into our internal creative process in a way that results in superb new product concepts and very happy clients that want to use Just Kid again and again.

Secondary: A buttoned up process manager who works with JKI’s creative group, research managers, and traffic/billing coordinator to set schedules, coordinate all internal and external processes, and delivers the goods on time and on budget.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Management

• Immersion in client’s brands, competitors and category. Development of initial POV on strategic opportunity areas and insights during the “Immersion” phase of our new product development process.
• Closely collaborates with the strategic planning and research groups on the development of breakthrough new product platforms that focus the creative team in the highest areas of opportunity.
• Strategic thought leadership throughout the creative development process. Key source of strategic insight during our internal “merge and purge” process. Secondary role of creating executional solutions in the creative process.
• Takes leadership role in preparing creative presentations that showcase both our ideas and the smart insights and platforms from which they grew. Anticipation of client questions and push-backs; preparation of compelling responses.
• Follow through with client post project on concept test results. Stay in touch and develop lasting relationships.
• Oversight of JKI’s billing and traffic coordinator to insure meticulous and punctual oversight of all administrative details of each project (billing, scheduling, etc.)
  

New Business Development Support

• Supporting role to the department head in identifying new business opportunities within existing client organizations.
• Following up with persuasive proposals that showcase original strategic thinking vs. total reliance on our process and boilerplate kid truisms.
• Supporting role to JKI’s Director of New Business Development in the identification and pursuit of new client prospects.
  

Organizational

• Actively contributes to the unity, spirit, culture, and desirability of Just Kid as a first-rate place to work.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The position of Innovation Manager requires a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in the creative services field, preferably in a project leadership role. This position requires a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from start to finish, with a strong client focus and attention to detail.

Location: Fairfield County Connecticut

A SNAPSHOT OF JUST KID INC.

Just Kid is an independent marketing agency that specializes in creating products and strategies for kids (2-14). If you are any kind of an institution that is interested in looking at the world through the lens of a child and creating a product, a program or a strategy kids will embrace with enduring enthusiasm and passion, then Just Kid was created to fill your needs. Just Kid’s clients include many of the world’s largest and most accomplished corporations, federal/state/municipal government agencies, and a broad assortment of foundations and non-profit organizations. We have three main branches of service, all designed to deliver on this single over-arching need:

Research: Just Kid is an industry leader in the following three areas of kid research: All forms of custom qualitative research (focus groups, ethnographies, in-store, etc.), custom quantitative research, and our own syndicated studies. A key pillar of our early success as a company was investing our own money in proprietary studies that can advance the industry’s understanding of kids. We remain committed to this principle today.

Strategic Innovation/Consulting/Kid Strategy Development: This includes best–in-class services in kid brand positioning, new product opportunity scoping, established kid brand tune-ups, comprehensive re-stages of established kid brands, and other strategic consulting needs.

New Product, Programs, and Brand Development: The staff of Just Kid includes some of the industry’s most creative new product and program designers. We have created dozens of the most successful new products in the last ten years for package goods, media, toy, and non-traditional kid categories. And we have been a leading strategic and creative force in the development of numerous public health and education programs for non-corporate clients ranging from the White House to the Markle, Schwab, and Ford Foundations.

Just Kid is based just outside New York City in Stamford, CT. We are staffed by fifteen of the most highly trained and accomplished kid marketing professionals in the industry, including a PhD in child developmental psychology, the former VP of marketing for the Disney Channel, the senior kid creative director from a leading global advertising agency with a strong kid practice, and the former global account director of the Fisher Price business. Our business has doubled in size every four years since our inception. We come to work every day out of a belief in our company, the thrill of a new strategic or creative challenge, a desire to have fun, and the conviction that the work we are doing is changing kids’ lives for the better.

Marketing Science Analyst

The marketing science analyst position supports research projects via statistical analysis of data and research models, such as regression, factor analysis and segmentation. A strong background in math and/or statistics will be needed. The position works closely with analysts, clients, and Account Executives to reach final objectives. Strong communication skills and the ability to “tell a story from the data” are a must.

The ideal candidate will possess:

•  An undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing research, math or statistics.

•  Experience analyzing market research data and interpreting results.

•  Strong analytic and communication skills.

•  Proficient experience with SPSS and Excel.

•  Attention to detail.

•  Ability to handle multiple projects.

If interested, please contact:

Michelle Dodd, Director of Client Services DSS Research
mdodd@dssresearch.com
817-665-7000

Thomson West

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and executing actionable customer focused research using both qualitative and quantitative methods to help drive business decisions. This includes the ability to craft research instruments and analyze results in a deadline driven and team environment. Support internal business units in meeting their customer information and insight needs based on segmentation, loyalty, product launches, and opportunity mapping.

Responsibilities:

• Transform abstract business challenges into customer information needs
• Design and manage primary and secondary market research projects
• Identify relevant data sources
• Determine appropriate research approach
• Select and manage research vendor
• Develop questionnaires
• Develop analysis plans and conduct relevant, insightful data analysis
• Summarize findings from analytical efforts in an actionable research report present insights/implications/recommendations to the business unit
• Share research proficiencies and client knowledge effectively with other marketing research team members
• Keep up-to-date on market research trends, technologies and methods
• Proactively seek ways to maximize the value-add to internal client groups

Qualifications/Experience:

• BA/BS degree required, Masters preferred (Social Sciences, MBA, Economics, Statistics)
• coursework in business and analytic areas of study, (e.g. statistics, economics, finance)
• 4+ years experience in market research/marketing analysis
• Experience with research methods, sampling, and statistics required
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Strong Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with analytic software, such as SPSS
• Solid project management, organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

Send resumes to: Andrea.Seitz@thomson.com

Adison and Partners, a boutique executive search firm, has been engaged by a Multi-billion Dollar Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company to identify a Consumer Insights Professional.

If you believe your background is appropriate or you are able to recommend a qualified candidate, please contact us directly.

POSITION TITLE: Analytics Senior Manager, Consumer Insights

LOCATION: Nashville , TN

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

KEY EXPERIENCES:

7 + years of demonstrated Analytics success in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company with specific experience in multiple categories. Must demonstrate a towering strength in quantitative research and methods as well as success in tool and application development.

CONTACT: Katie Hoffman, Executive Recruiter · Adison & Partners, Executive Search

Email: Katie@adisonsearch.com · Phone: 973 782-9130 ext. 528

Adison and Partners, a boutique executive search firm, has been engaged by a Multi-billion Dollar Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company to identify a Market Research Professional.

If you believe your background is appropriate or you are able to recommend a qualified candidate, please contact us directly.

POSITION TITLE: Market Research Manager

LOCATION: Nashville TN

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Market Research Manager is responsible for obtaining, analyzing and integrating consumer, customer/channel, category and competitive information from a broad range of sources, and translating to recommendations for action by Strategic Business Unit (SBU) stakeholders, including franchise marketing, R&D, and sales. This person is expected to demonstrate advanced competencies in process management, thought leadership, and research skills, including:

• Consulting with key stakeholders in developing research objectives against business issues of opportunity identification and risk mitigation
• Definition, design, and management of both quantitative and qualitative research projects against appropriate target audiences
• Assessment and understanding of alternative information sources and methodologies in addressing research objectives and delivering against business requirements
• Management of reporting tools and data presentations to ensure effective communications to stakeholders
• Translation of research findings to actionable recommendations that drive improved business results
• Executional excellence to ensure all projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and with the agreed upon objectives
• Manage on-going tracking and evaluation of the category and brand portfolio

• Leverage supplier network and company network on existing research internally and externally
• Execute against innovation processes to develop insights that maximize likelihood of success
• Lead/partner with marketing to provide intelligence to mitigate risk
• Implements relevant tools and methodologies to drive growth and/or manage risk at the company
• Management of research suppliers to deliver the required insights on the business
• Translates shopper and consumer-based insights to both franchise marketing and sales that result in the development of compelling "Sales Stories"
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to implement projects that result in consumer-based insights that can be leveraged for growth

KEY EXPERIENCES:

5+ years experience in consumer products environment or Market Research Agency

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and Marketing concentration, Master's degree preferred

CONTACT: Katie Hoffman, Executive Recruiter · Adison & Partners, Executive Search

Email: Katie@adisonsearch.com · Phone: 973 782-9130 ext. 528

Position Title :  Global Market Research/Forecasting Manager

Position Description: The purpose of the Forecasting / Market Research Manager position is to support the Global Market & Business Intelligence Group in managing and implementing forecast / research programs that help Global Marketing develop solutions and recommendations that provide insight into our global business environment resulting in strategic, sound and informed decisions.

Primary Functions

§ Collaborate with market & business intelligence management and staff to harmonize & optimize deliverables to the Global Marketing team.

§ Develop, manage and standardize the therapeutic franchise forecasting process, including annual forecast and quarterly updates/revisions for current & future global brands.

§ In coordination with the Executive Director GMR/GBI, manage all global primary & secondary market research initiatives including focus groups, syndicated data, as well as procurement and coordination with external vendors.

§ Creation and standardization of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

§ Provide ongoing analysis & trends of sales & marketing data to each therapeutic franchise to serve their needs.

§ Management of ad hoc reports for management as requested.

§ Special projects as deemed necessary by the Executive Director GMR/GBI or VP, Global Marketing.

Requirements:  Pharmaceutical Industry Experience is Required

· BA/BS or similar degree.  MBA a plus.

· Highly organized and able to work independently.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Three years pharmaceutical brand forecasting experience.

· Three years pharmaceutical primary & secondary global market research experience.

· Management experience a plus.

· Dermatology product management experience a plus.

Please direct any questions to: Debi Bryant, Sage Executive Search, debi@sageexecutivesearch.com.
www.sageexecutivesearch.com

COMPANY: AGlobal Fortune 200 category leader with a rich heritage. Great benefits. excellent promotional opportunities.

Location:   Bentonville AR

Responsibilities:

1. Work with Wal*Mart senior management to create shopper/consume understanding partnerships. Become a valued consultant for Wal*Mart senior management.

2. Collaborate with sales and category management to develop consumer-based solutions for the Wal-Mart.

3. Leverage insight from multiple sources (scanner, Panel, Frequent Shopper, online surveys, syndicated studies, etc.) to develop a story.

4. Execute consumer studies that apply to the whole U.S. as directed by Dir. Sales Research.

5. Identify, prioritize, and execute customer and region specific consumer studies that drive towards selling solutions for the sales and category management teams.

Requirements:

-Bachelors Degree required...Master's preferred.

-7 years experience in the CPG industry preferred, with 5 years market research experience required.

-Previous experience with Wal*Mart desirable.

-Understanding of all forms of market research techniques i.e. qualitative, survey, scanner/panel data and modeling techniques.

Salary: flexible depending on experience in the $100 -$120K + 20% target bonus. Excellent relocation package.

Contact:

Bob Wallngton
RD Wallington & Assoc., Inc.
503-697-5903    rdwa@yahoo.com

Celebrating 25 years of service

Bilingual Project Director (Spanish and English)

One of the Top 50 marketing research companies in the U.S. is seeking a seasoned analyst to help us help our clients improve their bottom line by providing a full range of state-of-the-art research services.

Responsibilities:

The overall responsibility of the Senior Research Analyst is to execute and oversee projects from the proposal stage through final analysis.

Job Description:

Responsible for drafting/writing proposals and questionnaires, executing studies, checking data, developing analytical plans, interpreting univariate and multivariate analyses and using related software packages. Must be experienced in writing actionable qualitative and quantitative research reports for Fortune 1000 clients.

Requirements:

  •  Four years marketing research experience. BA in related field preferred.
  •  MUST be fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
  •  2 years working for a marketing research supplier
  •  Proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
  •  Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  •  Professional appearance.
  •  Excellent project directing, analytical and leadership skills.
  •  Able to work alone or with a team.
  •  Must be a creative thinker and client-service oriented.

  Interested applicants must send their resumes to Dean Kennedy of The Cowser Group

MARKETING SCIENTIST

A Place to Showcase Your Skills and Be Appreciated

THE POSITION

•  Responsibilities include all aspects of client service: study design, business development, marketing and strategic consulting, interpretation of findings, presentations, pricing, and profitability

•  Design studies interactively, clearly identifying the client's goals and decisions to be made while selecting the best approaches; this includes recommendations about data collection method, sample sizes and quota definition, significance testing, questionnaire wording and structure, weighting issues, and more

•  Hands on multivariate and programming duties (e.g., running SPSS, crafting simulators) and producing on-target analyses (e.g., SEM, regression, segmentation, CHAID, discrete choice and conjoint, etc.)

•  Provide sales support: face-to-face meetings with clients and prospects that showcase your skills and thought processes; proposal support (designing the study, authoring pertinent sections, final review and presentation)

•  Highly competitive salary and bonus structure

•  A great opportunity for the right person

ABOUT YOU

•  A passion for marketing and research, and pride in solving client problems

•  A strong, creative thinker and listener whose opinions and good judgment make the client feel comfortable and confident

•  Able to translate complex statistical analyses into laymen's terms and provide solid, actionable insights that solve clients' business problems; succinctly summarizing findings so implementers can run with them

•  A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

•  Ability to create articles and presentations for industry venues a plus

•  Relevant experience (5+ years), graduate degree required

ABOUT US

•  FWMI is a marketing solutions firm with clients nationwide. We work with today's most dynamic service industries – telecommunications, utilities, financial, healthcare – and many others.

•  Our growth rate exceeds the industry's, making this an exciting and invigorating place to be. We were previously named to Inc500's Fastest Growing Privately-Held US Companies list. We are currently among Honomichl's 50 Largest US Marketing Research firms.

•  We are a smaller company with clear growth initiatives, along with experience gained by working at many of the country's largest research suppliers. Here your unique contributions and talents will be recognized faster. You will help win and keep clients. You will enjoy variety and independence, and not be trapped in an over-specialized, tedious job.

•  Our goal at FWMI is a balanced work environment with a reasonable workweek. There is a complete benefits package, including 401(k) with a match. Our headquarters is in Little Rock with sales offices currently in Atlanta , Denver , and New York . The location for this position is negotiable. Visit our website at www.fw-mi.com.

Come to work with us and help make something special happen!
For consideration, please forward your resume to:

Randy Hanson
Executive Vice President & Chief Methodologist
Flake-Wilkerson Market Insights, LLC
333 Executive Court, Suite 100 , Little Rock , AR 72205
(501) 217-3224 (phone) (501) 221-2554 (fax)

randy.hanson@fw-mi.com

PROJECT MANAGER / RESEARCH MANAGER

A Quality Career and a Quality Lifestyle

THE POSITION

•  Design research, analyze data, interpret results, make strategic recommendations, create reports and presentations, and present findings

•  Hands on, day-to-day management of multiple custom marketing research projects – you make it happen!

•  Work as part of a collaborative, uniquely self-directed team

•  A great opportunity for the right person

  ABOUT YOU

•  A passion for marketing and research, and pride in solving client problems

•  Experience designing and writing original questionnaires, and telling the story behind the numbers

•  Well-organized and able to multi-task

•  Relevant graduate degree (MMR, MBA) preferred

•  Supplier-side experience a big plus

  ABOUT US

•  FWMI is a marketing solutions firm with clients nationwide. We work with today's most dynamic service industries – telecommunications, utilities, financial, healthcare – and many others.

•  Our growth rate exceeds the industry's, making this an exciting and invigorating place to be. Previously, we were named to Inc500's Fastest Growing Privately-Held US Companies list. We are currently among Honomichl's 50 Largest US Marketing Research firms.

•  We are a smaller company with clear growth initiatives, along with experience gained by working at many of the country's largest research suppliers. What does this mean for you? Your unique talents and contributions will get recognized faster here. You will enjoy greater variety by working in several areas and not stagnating in a boring, over-specialized job. And you will personally help keep clients coming back.

•  Our goal at FWMI is a balanced work environment with a reasonable workweek. There is a complete benefits package, including 401(k) with a match. Our headquarters is in Little Rock , which offers a lower cost of living, outdoor recreation and a more relaxed lifestyle. We have three remote sales offices. Website -- www.fw-mi.com

Come to work with us and help make something special happen!
For consideration, please forward your resume to:

Randy Hanson
Executive Vice President & Chief Methodologist
Flake-Wilkerson Market Insights, LLC
333 Executive Court, Suite 100 , Little Rock , AR 72205
(501) 217-3224 (phone) (501) 221-2554 (fax)

randy.hanson@fw-mi.com

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