Market Research Director

Are you ready to challenge the status quo and pioneer fresh, paradigm-breaking innovation in market research? Are you passionate about understanding consumers at a deep level and driving effective business strategies? MainBrain Research, a fast-growing startup, is seeking an exceptional Market Research Director to join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on the industry.

Who We Are:

MainBrain Research is a trailblazing market research company that thrives on innovation, flexibility, and speed. We are disruptors in the industry, constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver outstanding consumer understanding and uncover the unconscious and real drivers behind your target market's behavior. Our company culture is results-oriented, fueled by a passion for solving business challenges and achieving clear, impactful outcomes. We take pride in our special set of skills and our ability to create innovative methodologies that have been proven to drive business results.

What You'll Do:

As our Market Research Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving our innovation, and delivering exceptional insights. Here's a glimpse of what you'll be responsible for:

• Client Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships with our clients, deeply understanding their needs, and providing strategic expertise and guidance. Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging your market research acumen to exceed their expectations.
• Innovation and Methodology: Stay at the forefront of market research advancements, exploring new methodologies, tools, and technologies. Develop and refine innovative research approaches that revolutionize our industry and drive meaningful insights.
• Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence within our market research processes. Streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and implement efficient project management strategies. Continuously evaluate and improve our operational practices to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective project execution.
• Fieldwork Management: Oversee and coordinate fieldwork activities, including data collection, survey administration, and participant recruitment. Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure seamless execution of fieldwork operations, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and quality control.
• Insightful Delivery: Transform complex data into compelling insights, actionable recommendations, and strategic narratives. Effectively communicate findings to clients through impactful reports, presentations, and workshops.

What We're Looking For:

• Profile: You are an ambitious, tenacious, and enthusiastic professional who thrives in a startup environment. Your passion for market research and innovation is infectious, inspiring those around you to strive for excellence.
• Experience: You bring a strong background of at least 8 years in market research, preferably with exposure to the paints and coatings industry. Your experience includes leading and delivering complex research projects, with a focus on consumer insights.
• Strategic Vision: You possess a strategic mindset, challenging the status quo and pioneering new approaches. You have a knack for translating business objectives into innovative research plans that drive effective strategies.
• Analytical Excellence: Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills allow you to extract valuable insights from complex data sets. You are skilled in utilizing statistical software and have advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Leadership and Collaboration: You are a natural leader, adept at building and nurturing strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable you to inspire, mentor, and empower your team.
• Innovation Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, always seeking new ways to challenge the norm and drive innovation. Your passion for exploring the unknown and breaking barriers fuels your success.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this role. Your ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in both languages will enable you to collaborate seamlessly with our client base and internal teams across different regions."