Here’s a summary of the role:
As a Research Manager at YouGov, you will work directly with some of the world’s largest tech and social media companies, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that inform critical decisions. YouGov’s reputation for unparalleled data accuracy—achieved through innovative sampling and weighting methodologies—makes this a pivotal role for someone passionate about driving impactful research. You’ll manage high-frequency, multi-market tracking studies, collaborate with diverse teams, and play a key role in ensuring client satisfaction through thoughtful communication and detailed project management.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):
- Serve as a trusted partner to clients, recommending appropriate research methodologies and delivering insights that address key business questions.
- Manage complex tracking studies across multiple markets, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to project timelines.
- Oversee all aspects of fieldwork, including coordinating with external suppliers, monitoring progress, troubleshooting issues, and managing incentives.
- Analyze data and craft insightful, actionable reports that meet high standards of accuracy and clarity.
- Lead client presentations, ensuring findings are effectively communicated and actionable recommendations are provided.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to streamline research processes, maximize efficiency, and resolve challenges.
- Proactively manage client requests, ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded at every stage of the project.
These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:
- Proven experience in market research, with expertise in managing complex, multi-market studies.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle timelines, meet deadlines, and maintain organization in high-pressure situations.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a track record of delivering high-quality, error-free results.
- Creativity and adaptability in finding solutions to complex problems.
- Outstanding communication skills, including experience presenting insights to clients and engaging with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in analyzing data and writing clear, actionable reports.
- Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in a professional and ethical manner.
For roles based in California, New York, Colorado or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $95,000
Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.
All US based fulltime employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Flexible working arrangement available
- Group medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
Company Description and Culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Data Privacy
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