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Market Research Project Manager, Consumer
Entry Level
Location: Oak Creek, WI
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Are you naturally curious?
If so, read on...
Background
Reckner, based in Chalfont, PA, is a world class marketing research firm with 250 employees and offices in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and New York. We are privately-owned and have been in business for over 20 years. Well known as a premier research services firm, we have unparalleled expertise in consumer and healthcare recruitment, fieldwork and facility management.
Role Overview
We seek a highly motivated, detail oriented professional to join the Project Management team. The Project Manager is responsible for managing and executing multiple data collection research projects in a fast paced environment and for deepening client relationships in a client-facing role. Oversight of the organization of consumer research studies includes the recruitment of respondents, client interface, daily assessment/reports and cost analysis and final billing.
Responsible for all duties related to the execution of focus groups, home use tests and central location tests.
The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who has a passion for developing relationships with teammates and with clients. The ideal candidate will have exposure to market research through their academic experience.
Primary Role Functions
- Manage, under supervision, data collection projects, ensuring successful completion, on time and on budget
- Assess project specifications and organize approach and processes for research studies
- Schedule and coordinate internal resources including programming
- With assistance, develop recruit strategies, both domestic and global, to recruit the highest quality respondents
- Oversee recruiting of studies per the client's specifications
- Communicate daily with clients, project team and recruiting/sample sources
- Create and deliver reports and data to clients
Background, Skill Set and Orientation
- Exceptional organizational skills and time management with a particular focus on managing details
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to think both logically and creatively
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, managing multiple accountabilities simultaneously
- Ability to create and maintain excellent client relationships
- Ability to creatively assess study needs and recruitment methodologies
- Ability to manage problems by understanding issues and determining solutions
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word and Excel
- Positive and team oriented
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include either day or evening hours as needed
- Experience with social media
- Bachelor's degree required
Benefits include
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Life, Long & Short Term Disability Insurances
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Spending Accounts
Please submit your cover letter and resume to hr1@reckner.com