KRC Research is seeking a Vice President to drive business growth, lead large and complex research engagements, and manage high-performing teams.
Requirements
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including data analytics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with research and analytics software
Responsibilities
- Oversee large-scale and high-profile research projects from conception through final presentation
- Guide teams in developing research designs, survey questionnaires, analysis plans, and reporting strategies for complex projects
- Deliver actionable insights through visually compelling reports and presentations
- Lead efforts to secure substantial new business revenue through self-generated leads, writing large proposals, and leading in-person pitches
- Cultivate new revenue streams by identifying opportunities for growth within existing accounts and expanding into new industries or services
- Coach team members to become independent revenue generators
- Manage and mentor Directors and other senior staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring high levels of engagement and performance
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in business, market research, social science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 12+ years of market research experience, ideally in an agency setting
- Demonstrated success in new business development, including securing substantial revenue through proposals and pitches
- Strong comprehension of healthcare, financial, agriculture, tech, CPG & consumer sectors
- Proven ability to lead teams and develop talent at all levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations
- Willingness to travel for business
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Inspirational leader who motivates teams to achieve excellence while fostering a collaborative environment
- Strategic thinker who identifies root causes of challenges and provides innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Entrepreneurial, creative, and action-oriented, with a strong bias toward problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Exceptional communicator who is concise, articulate, clear, and persuasive in both speech and writing
