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Employment Rates are low, for a candidate that means it's a great time to consider a career change. Smith Hanley Associates has some great opportunities that we are currently working on. Below you will find some HOT opportunities that are available please contact Jwillbarger@smithhanley.com if you are interested!

• Director, Global Marketing Analytics - up to $150K (MT3006858)
• Lead a four-person, Global Analytics team to conduct analyses that enable U.S. and Int’l Brand Teams to develop fact-based insights and ideas to profitably grow business. Responsibilities include pricing strategies, evaluation of marketing and sales programs, brand and category opportunities analysis, and best practices analytics development. Candidate must have: MBA in Marketing and/or Finance, Minimum of 10 years of business experience in Consumer Goods sector (previous spirits experience is preferred). Minimum of 5 years of pricing and consumer analysis experience.
  

• Sr. Spanish Speaking Market Research Consultant $85K - $120K + Bonus
• A leading consulting, organizational development, and research company that specializes in Customer Experience Management (CEM) is looking for a Spanish speaking candidate with a strong background and experience in quantitative and qualitative custom market research. Several years on the vendor side is required plus a good working knowledge of SPSS, strong client management, report preparation and analysis plus supervision, training and evaluation of research associates. A limited amount of travel is required. Please reference SB3009323

• Market Research Analyst $55K - $70K + Bonus
• Our client, in Cleveland, OH, boasts an exciting opportunity with their Market Research team. This well-established organization is currently seeking the ideal candidate to come on board in the role Market Research Analyst role. The Project Manager role will be integral player on the marketing team, supporting corporate and subsidiary market research needs. Market Research responsibilities will involve utilizing primary and secondary research, and basic statistics to advise business units and provide actionable, strategic research. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of relevant market research experience. Please contact me immediately if you have interest in this position. Please reference AB3006305

• Market Research Analyst $55K – 65K
• An innovative division for a Fortune 500 client in Dallas, TX has an immediate opening for a Junior Project Manager for their online division. The Project Manager will support the market research platform for the online vertical by performing both Qualitative and Quantitative research, meet with internal clients to determine the appropriate research, analyze results, and present actionable findings and recommendations. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of market research experience, previous online experience preferred, a great understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Please Reference AB3006378

• Project Director $50K - $75K
• A client of Smith Hanley's has an immediate need for a Project Director in their Chicago office. This position will work with a team to carry out custom quantitative research projects for CPG clients. Candidates should have experience with custom market research projects and be familiar with quantitative methodologies. Ideal candidates will have the following, 2+ years market research experience, CPG industry experience preferred, familiarity with custom research projects, strong writing skills, strong presentation skills. Please reference TS3007566

• Market Research Analyst $55K - $65K
• A client in Chicago, IL is seeking a Market Research Analyst. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level talent to transition to a Client Side opportunity. The Market Research Analyst will conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis for both business to business and business to consumer research. The Market Research Analyst will also work directly with internal clients, and prepare ad hoc market research to facilitate clients needs. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of market research experience, experience programming SAS or SPSS a plus, strong written and oral communication skills a must. Please reference AB3009678.

• Market Research Director $85K - $100K

• A Chicago-based marketing research supplier client of Smith Hanley's is seeking a research director with 6+ years of research experience. The position will be involved in all areas of the market research project cycle, including client services, research and methodology design, development and application of research methods, managing survey projects, checking and analyzing data, and writing reports for client presentations. The director will also mentor team members and contribute to client presentations as needed. Ideal Candidates should meet the following criteria: 6+ years hands-on experience conducting custom marketing research projects, market research supplier side experience, bachelor's degree, excellent oral and written skills, experience in a client-facing role. Please reference TS3006910

• Market Research Manager & Director level opportunity $90K +
• A Fortune 100 client in Chicago, IL is seeking Manager and Director level research candidates. Our client is targeting innovative strategic researchers to lead new verticals supporting major brand and product lines. Ideal candidates will encompass researchers adept at creating actionable research strategies and proven ability to interface and present/implement research findings to C-level and senior level marketing executives. Qualified candidates will have 10 years of market research experience, retail/CPG a plus, and expertise across multiple methodologies. Please reference AB3008140

• Director of Research $90K - $110K
• A unique supplier side client of Smith Hanley's seeks a Research Director to join their team in Cincinnati, OH. The director will work with a team to support established CPG clients out of this new office by using the company's unique proprietary system. If you have a passion for research and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, this job is for you! Candidates should be well versed in multiple primary research methodologies and have 7-10+ years of research experience. Additional requirements include: Bachelor's degree in a related field, Knowledge of CPG industry, Ability to turn research into actionable insights, Excellent presentation skills (experience in a client-facing role), excellent oral and written communications skills. Please reference TS3008751